Q&A

Can I use MetroCard on OMNY?

Can I use MetroCard on 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.

Where is OMNY available?

OMNY Pay Scanners Now Available At All Subway Stations And MTA Buses. No more fumbling for MetroCards or quarters—straphangers can now use the OMNY contactless payment system at every subway station and on all MTA buses in New York City.

How does the OMNY system work?

OMNY is the MTA’s new fare payment system. With OMNY, you can use your own contactless card or smart device to make fare payments and enter the system. OMNY will combine fare payments and mobile ticketing across subways, buses, and commuter rail.

Can you use OMNY on SBS?

OMNY is currently available on all MTA-operated local, limited, and express buses in New York City, including Select Bus Service routes. For now, OMNY readers located at rear doors will only be operational for Select Bus Service routes with all-door boarding.

Is OMNY unlimited?

Roughly one in every six New York City subway and bus fares are now paid through the MTA’s tap-based OMNY system, transit officials announced Tuesday. Riders who rely on unlimited seven or 30-day passes must still use MetroCards, as the OMNY system is only able to accept single-ride fares for $2.75.

How much is an unlimited MetroCard 2020?

On Feb. 27, the MTA board voted to increase the cost of unlimited ride MetroCards from $121 to $127 for a 30-day unlimited card and from $32 to $33 for a 7-day unlimited card. The MTA will also do away with pay-per-ride bonuses that add a few extra bucks to you card when you pay for more than one or two rides.

Does OMNY do unlimited?

How does Google pay for OMNY?

Using Google Pay on Android Open the phone’s Settings and open the Apps (or Apps & Notifications) menu. Tap the three-dot icon and select Default Apps, then choose the Tap and pay option and set it to Google Pay (or G Pay), if it isn’t already. Google Pay will then pop up as the payment system when needed.

Does OMNY work for seniors?

Following the completion of OMNY installation at all subway turnstiles and on buses, the MTA will gradually introduce all remaining fare options and programs, including reduced fares for seniors and customers with disabilities, student fares, and more. Additional info about OMNY is available at https://OMNY.info.

Does OMNY work on path?

When OMNY is completely rolled out, it will replace the MetroCard on the New York City Subway, the Staten Island Railway, PATH trains, MTA buses, Bee-Line buses, and NICE buses. As of December 31, 2020, OMNY is available on all MTA buses and at all subway stations.

Where can I get a MetroCard for reduced fare?

Reduced-Fare and EasyPay MetroCards are mailed to you after you’ve applied and been approved for the program. These machines are in most subway stations. They accept cash and credit/debit cards. (Some smaller ticket machines only accept credit or debit cards.) a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard.

How much does an unlimited ride Metro Card cost?

An unlimited ride MetroCard can save you money. These give you unlimited swipes for a certain length of time. MetroCards cost $1. All cards except for the Single Ride card are refillable.

Is there a reduced fare MetroCard for service animals?

There is also a Reduced-Fare AutoGate MetroCard for riders who use mobility aids or have service animals. With this card, you can enter and exit the system using the AutoGate. We have resumed processing MetroCard claims, following a pause in processing because of the pandemic.

How to get help with a MetroCard problem?

See how to get help with MetroCard problems. Insert your reduced-fare card into the MetroCard machine in stations. Refill it the way you normally would. When you get your card back, you can swipe it as usual and the reduced fare will be automatically applied.