Say hello to the weekly fare cap
Tap and go with peace of mind. With OMNY, you will not pay more than $33 in total fares between Monday and Sunday, no matter how many rides you take. It’s like a 7-Day Unlimited Ride Pass, but without the upfront cost.
Is OMNY cheaper than MetroCard? An OMNY card is also more expensive than a MetroCard — $5 compared with $1. It was unclear how fare capping would work with the city’s Fair Fares program, which provides certain low-income New Yorkers a 50 percent discount on public transit rides.
Consequently, Is OMNY free? OMNY supports a full-fare, pay-per-ride option now, including free transfers. Additional fare options will be available during future phases of the rollout, including reduced fares, student fares, special programs, and more.
Does OMNY have monthly cards? The weekly and monthly unlimited MetroCards, which cost $33 and $127, respectively, allow the MTA’s most frequent riders to pay upfront for an unlimited number of rides within the given timespan, offering savings to those who swipe more than 12 times a week or 46 times a month.
FAQ
Do I need an OMNY account?
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.
Can I use my MetroCard 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.
How do I get an OMNY card? You can purchase or reload your OMNY card at select retail locations across the New York City area. OMNY card availability may vary by retailer. You can also reload your OMNY card via a registered account on the OMNY website at omny.info/register. To navigate, press the arrow keys.
What is OMNY MetroCard? 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.
Does OMNY have an app?
The OMNY app is currently in the works for iOS and Android.
Does OMNY have discounts? Currently, there are no discounts when using OMNY. The MTA announced that if enough people participate in the pilot, and it isn’t overly expensive to the agency or its operations, the pilot could become permanent.
How do I set up OMNY on my phone?
Will OMNY replace MetroCard? The MTA needs to install roughly 1,600 OMNY vending machines at subway stations to replace ones that sell MetroCards, a process that will not start until late 2022 and take 13 months, Linden said. The MTA must also create an OMNY app that lets riders purchase transit passes on their smartphones.
What does OMNY stand for?
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.
What is OMNY MTA?
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.
Does OMNY have a card? Say hello to the OMNY card
The new way to pay and be on your way, no swiping or dipping required. Your OMNY card is contactless – just tap and go at OMNY readers as you ride public transportation throughout the region.
How do I activate OMNY?
Does OMNY have senior discounts?
But discounts via the OMNY tap-and-go fare payment system — at turnstiles and the AutoGates — remain unavailable to seniors and people with disabilities, except for a few dozen participants in a pilot program, officials said.
How much is an OMNY card? 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. For more information on fees, please see omny.info/terms-of-service, or contact OMNY customer service at omny.info/contact or (877) 789-6669. See the back of the OMNY card for the card expiration date.
Do OMNY cards expire?
OMNY cards do not expire until seven years after their purchase date, as opposed to MetroCards, which expire in 18 months. The OMNY cards can be refilled at the retail locations where they’re purchased or online by creating an OMNY account and linking the card.
How do I set up OMNY on my iPhone? Add a transit card on your iPhone or Apple Watch
- On your iPhone, open the Wallet app.
- Tap the Add button .
- Tap Transit Card to add a new transit card or tap Previous Card to add a transit card you previously added to the Wallet app.
- Choose a transit card from the list, or search by location or card name.
- Tap Continue.
How do I get OMNY on my iPhone?
How to add a transit card on your iPhone
- On your iPhone, open the Wallet app.
- Tap the Add button .
- Tap Transit Card to add a new transit card or tap Previous Card to add a transit card you previously added to the Wallet app.
- Choose a transit card from the list, or search by location or card name.
- Tap Continue.
Do NYC MetroCards expire? Whether Pay-Per-Ride or Unlimited Ride, every MetroCard has an expiration date. The date is located at the upper left corner on the back of the card. The expiration date is usually about one year from the date of purchase.
Does NYC subway still use tokens?
It’s easy to forget that subway tokens were only discontinued in 2003, as it feels much longer since New Yorkers have fished through their wallets for a token.
