Does OMNY work with MetroCard?
Does OMNY work with MetroCard? Are reduced fares available with OMNY? Customers in the MTA Reduced-Fare MetroCard Program can now make the switch to OMNY and receive the same half fare benefit with the contactless credit/debit card or smart device of their choice.
Is the MetroCard being discontinued?
MetroCards, according to the MTA, will be fully phased out by 2024 — as will the vending machines.
Why is MTA switching to OMNY?
The MTA said it wants to get out of the business of selling physical cards that expire after 18 months, which is the expiration time for MetroCards. The reloadable OMNY cards are thicker and will expire after seven years.
Can you get unlimited on OMNY?
You must use the same contactless credit or debit card, smart device, or OMNY card for each trip. Customers will automatically receive free, unlimited rides for the rest of the week once they have paid $34 in fares (or $17 for registered Reduced-Fare customers).
Should I register for OMNY?
Creating an OMNY account is not required. However, there are many benefits available to you by registering for an OMNY account. For example, you can access a secure, personalized dashboard, where you can view up to 12 months of your trips and charges. Register for an OMNY account today.
How much is each ride on the OMNY?
OMNY is our contactless payment system. You don't have to sign up or download an app to use OMNY — simply use your contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, or wearable device to tap and go. You'll pay the same base fare — $2.90 — and still get free transfers.
Do you save money using OMNY?
OMNY only offers the “pay-per-ride” option so you will pay full price every time you tap to pay. Unlimited passes and other discount prices will be added to the system sometime between late 2022 to 2023.
Can I use my MetroCard with OMNY?
Tap and go in every borough OMNY will eventually combine fare payments and ticketing across subways, buses, paratransit, and commuter rail. As we work toward a full rollout, you can still use MetroCard, TrainTime, and other existing fare payment options, giving you the flexibility to choose when OMNY is right for you.
How much does OMNY card cost?
Purchase and use of this OMNY card constitutes your acceptance of the OMNY Terms of Service and the OMNY Privacy Policy at omny.info/terms-of-service and omny.info/privacy-policy. This OMNY card costs $5 to purchase and must be loaded with a minimum of $1 or a fare product at the time of purchase.
How do I activate my Omni card?
After receiving your physical OmniCard, Click on the Activate Card button in 'Cards' section and scan the QR code on the back of the card. Your physical card will be activated instantly. Why do I need to set PIN for my OmniCard? You need to set the PIN to authorise QR and Swipe & Pay payments.
Can I use OMNY on two devices?
Once you take a single credit card and load it onto a device, phone or watch, that credit card is given its own identity, via the device. Therefore, multiple people can load one credit card onto multiple devices and the fare cap system will work.
Can you get unlimited rides with OMNY?
Customers will automatically receive free, unlimited rides for the rest of the week once they have paid $34 (or $17 for registered Reduced-Fare customers) in fares — the same as taking 12 trips. Group trips, express bus taps, and transfers do not count toward the weekly cap.
How does OMNY 12 rides work?
It's like a 7-Day Unlimited MetroCard without the upfront cost. Start any day and $34 (or $17 for Reduced-Fare customers) is the most you'll pay. Once you've hit 12 paid trips in a 7-day day period, the rest of your rides of the same week will automatically be free.
How does fare capping work with OMNY?
OMNY caps your weekly fares at $34 when you tap the same card or device for every ride. Your first tap starts a new seven-day cap. If you spend $34 within seven days, you ride free for the rest of the cap period. If you spend less, you only pay for the rides you take.
Is OMNY the same as MetroCard?
OMNY can currently be used to pay fares at all New York City Subway and Staten Island Railway stations, on all MTA buses, and on the Roosevelt Island Tram; when completely rolled out, it will also replace the MetroCard on Bee-Line buses, NICE buses, and AirTrain JFK.
Why did the MTA charge me $1?
Effective March 3, 2013, a $1.00 fee is charged for each new MetroCard purchased at an MTA New York City Transit MetroCard Vending Machine, station booth, or commuter rail station.
Is MetroCard cheaper than OMNY?
Since MetroCards are still available until the end of 2024, so until then, it may not be worth buying an OMNY card, which costs $4 more than a MetroCard. On the other hand, if you use a pay-per-ride MetroCard, you do not get to take advantage of the OMNY fare cap mentioned above.
Can you pay for NYC bus with OMNY?
OMNY is accepted on all New York City buses. Fares can also be paid with a MetroCard, coins, or SingleRide ticket. Some buses are fare-free: Q70-LaGuardia Link to and from LaGuardia Airport.
What is ride limit exceeded on OMNY?
Ride Limit Exceeded You have exceeded the maximum number of taps for one payment method. You can tap and pay for yourself and up to 3 additional riders with the same payment method on a single trip.