What happens if I tap in twice?
What happens if I tap in twice? You can't pay accidentally—your contactless card or payment-enabled mobile/wearable device must be within 2 inches of the terminal for the transaction to take place. And you won't be billed twice, even if you accidentally tap twice.
What if I forgot to tap off the bus?
You'll be charged the Single fare to the end of the journey of the bus you were travelling on - so please remember to 'Tap off'!
Does OMNY cost money?
Fare payment options 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.
Can 2 people use the same card for OMNY?
Can I still pay for multiple riders with OMNY? Yes. The same pass-back rules that apply to MetroCard also apply to OMNY. You can tap and pay for yourself and up to 3 additional riders with the same payment method on a single trip.
Does OMNY track you?
But OMNY has a data-driven dark side — your full ride history, available online to anyone with your credit card number, according to a new report. 404 Media investigated OMNY's rider tracking, and found that any rider's tap history can be obtained easily online — only secured by a credit card number.
What does ride limit exceeded mean?
Ride Limit Exceeded You have exceeded the maximum number of taps for one payment method.
Can 2 people use the same contactless card on the tube?
Can I pay for more than one person with my contactless Barclays card on Transport for London (TfL) services? No, you can only pay for one person per journey with a single contactless card, just like with an Oyster card. Find out more about TfL's contactless card service.
What does OMNY stand for?
What does “OMNY” mean? OMNY, which stands for One Metro New York, is based on the concept of unifying fare payments and ticketing across multiple modes of transportation. We believe that transportation is an essential service that connects communities and brings the diversity and energy of New York together.