New York City Adopts OMNY Contactless Payments

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The New York City MetroCard will soon be gone forever. A new system called OMNY lets riders tap to pay for trips.

The MetroCard arrived in 1994 and replaced old subway tokens. It brought modern changes to the city's large transit system.

People had to learn how to swipe their MetroCards correctly. Special MetroCards became popular collector's items for many.

Over 90% of all trips now use the easy tap-and-go system. OMNY saves money and offers free rides after 12 trips a week.

Some older riders find the new OMNY system hard to use. They miss seeing their balance and worry about data collection.

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What is replacing the New York City MetroCard?

A new system called OMNY is replacing the MetroCard.

When did the MetroCard first arrive?

The MetroCard arrived in 1994.

What do some older riders think about the OMNY system?

Some older riders find the OMNY system hard to use and miss seeing their balance.

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