Student OMNY cards give students major discounts on New York City’s transit system — but they’re still paying full price for ...

As the Metropolitan Transit Authority moves to a contactless, tap-and-go payment system, "FAREwell, MetroCard" allows visitors to learn more about the history of the long-running fare card ...

MTA Chair Janno Lieber said requiring all riders to pay with OMNY will make it easier to check who has actually paid.

New Yorkers' commutes are going to cost a little extra in the new year. Starting Jan. 4 2026, the base fare for subways, local buses and Access-A-Ride will rise from $2.90 to $3. The reduced fare rate ...

It's a new era for the MTA. Coins will no longer be accepted as fare payment for city buses in 2026. Riders will have to use an OMNY card or a contactless payment method in order to ride the bus. The ...

Last month, the New York Times ran a glowing profile of Iowa City’s fare-free bus pilot program. Since eliminating fares in August 2023, the college town of 75,000 has seen ridership increase, ...