The switch to OMNY cards and what you need to know about the Reduced Fare Program | News 12

The MTA's tap-and-go approach for hopping on a city bus or subway will make metrocards a thing of the past. In an effort to make navigating public transit easier and quicker, the MTA is pushing for a switch to OMNY. To make some New Yorker's commute cheaper, they are continuing the "Reduced Fare Program". The MTA announcing 55% of reduced fare program riders have already switched to OMNY. Anyone older than 65, or any New Yorker with a qualified disability, can enroll in the program to get half-price rides. Those already enrolled in the program should have received a letter in the mail with their new OMNY card. If not, qualifying riders can apply in person at select service centers or by mail. The reduced fare OMNY offers free transfers. Those enrolled can automatically earn free rides. After 12 taps of the card in a 7 day period, additional rides for the rest of the week are free. For riders that use bee-line buses and NICE buses should hold onto their metrocard until OMNY is available for those services.

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The switch to OMNY cards and what you need to know about the Reduced Fare Program