MTA debuts refillable OMNY card

[@DrillTv]

Make sure you guys keep your old metro cards as a souvenir 😉

[@cocoagoddess6744]

I may buy a few more then sell them 30 years from now.

[@kobyschechter8163]

I am definitely keeping mine. I have a Metrocard that actually advertised OMNY so that’s definitely my favorite one.

[@derrickbronson3099]

@@cocoagoddess6744that’s what i said about my vinyl records 40 years ago when CD’s came out …… the only problem is that my vinyl records still aren’t worth shit 😆😭✌🏽

[@otakuman9576]

We need that Reduced fare feature for OMNY. That's why I didn't get one yet because I have a disability so I can only use a metro card for now.

[@davidchan9632]

It is better to wait a while. They're not working 100% yet. People have been charged double & losing money. In the meantime the Metricard is the way to go. It will be interesting on how the thieves will handle this. They find ways to get around it. I miss those old tokens.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@davidchan9632 The double charge issues is very minor and it’s usually the users who are at fault. I’ve used OMNY and my sister has used it a number of times and it works well for the both of us.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@Stranded NYer What are you talking about?

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@Stranded NYer What’s wrong with my previous statement? I didn’t do anything wrong.

[@ddrdanganvloger2187]

THEY BETTER DO UNLIMITED EXPRESS BUS PLUS PASS OMNY MONTHY OR ELSE...... also, poor lady. But she cute though. Can’t wait. Ah. Just like back in 1994. When they rolled out tokens for Metrocards. Now, it’s OMNY rolling out Metrocards. They better do a last year commemoration of the Metrocards by bringing back the old Blue and black striped cards and end it with a bang.

[@DR-om9ce]

I know! I always get the 7 day unlimited! (Miami has had touch in go for like 5 years)

[@willieriley2255]

@@DR-om9ce they are going to have them

[@ddrdanganvloger2187]

I now just realized, but it’s not rare. A lot of 7-11’s in Nassau and Suffolk counties have OMNY Cards.

[@mixedhairless]

So single ride only, no unlimited.. NOPE… Also OMNY is not perfect, my card was charged 4 times from a turnstile that was defective…That turnstile was ripping people off for two weeks before they addressed the issue. They put an out of order sign and caution tape to block it, Now 1 month later it’s still broken… They refunded my money, then charged me again….I JUST jump over and call us even..

[@DR-om9ce]

You can't do 7 day passes?

[@TheRailLeaguer]

There will be an OMNY unlimited coming soon.

[@DR-om9ce]

@@TheRailLeaguer same price?

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@DR-om9ce Most likely yes. However, they should look into removing unlimited passes for the general public and implement fare capping like they do in London.

[@DR-om9ce]

@@TheRailLeaguer how would that not be more expensive for me in the long run? I swipe like 6 times a day

[@bigfatratcheese5966]

I've read that 22% of New Yorkers don't have a bank account or credit cards. That's nearly 1 out of 4! The numbers seems far fetched to me, but IF TRUE, this is a big help to them.

[@dustin6804]

In NYC, 11.2 percent of households have no bank account (per the city).

[@MattSezer]

Go to the south Bronx and look at all of the check cashing places, and you'll believe those numbers.

[@bigfatratcheese5966]

@@MattSezer, honestly, I can believe it if it was just the Bronx. The entire city though? When I think about Manhattan below 110th Street, Brooklyn (especially with the hipsters), and bougie Queens and Staten Island, I just can't imagine it. By the way, I live in the Bronx.

[@MrSloika]

@@dustin6804 Yup, it's about 12% that's don't have bank accounts. That's still too many. Few people realize the level of income inequality in NYC.

[@ElJibaro718]

@Stranded NYer why are people who work off the books dirtbags? At least they're working, and yes, it's income disparity you dip.

[@pjrt_tv]

When I saw these in London and Dublin like 9 years ago or so, then I had to come back to the plastic strip nonsense, I wept a little. Amazing that such a global city is now catching up to... Dublin.

[@qjtvaddict]

NYC is the worst global city

[@hoixthegreat8359]

the system is literally just a copy of london's one, they paid TfL to use it

[@ducksauce001]

In cities like Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, their subway cards can also be used at many stores, just like a debit card. Imagine being able to use OMNY at bodegas, Starbucks before you hop on your train. Especially when no one wants to carry/use cash nowadays. Also a great way to keep yourself on a budget.

[@TransitAndTeslas]

@@ducksauce001 you could do the same yourself with OMNY and say a Square cash card.

[@SKAOG21]

@@ducksauce001 That feature of Transit cards is mainly useful for literal Children whose parents don't want them to get a Bank Account yet with a proper Debit Card. Once you're older you can do that with any prepaid card on the Visa, Mastercard network etc.

[@irrelevant2235]

Why does the OMNY card have an expiration date? I understand that it expires in 7 years but still, why does it have an expiration date? The London equivalent of this card does not have an expiration date.

[@Shinycelebi]

ALL cards have an expiration date but that doesn't mean the card actually dies, it's just that some people abuse their card more then others and it forces you to change out so no problems with the card happens. As long as your card is registered, many agencies will send you a replacement card free of charge waving the cost of a new card.

[@irrelevant2235]

@@Shinycelebi Your statement is incorrect! As I mentioned in my original post, the London Oyster card which is used for the London transit system does not expire. Look it up!

[@videonut1988]

@@irrelevant2235, as long as you put in tonnes and tonnes of Quid for every two years, those Oysters won’t expire.

[@quanblack2465]

​@@strandednyer7209right

[@_JohnDoe]

@@irrelevant2235, the OMNY card is actually a contactless debit card and the readers being installed are contactless bank card readers. Conversely, the Oyster card is used only for travelling, and the card readers in London can read both Oyster cards and contactless bank cards.

[@rigojeftegalo3282]

What about the students pass OMNY card it has to be done for students when they go the school.

[@nyctransitrailfan]

It will soon

[@mexican_konnichiwasenpai8292]

YES.... I really needed that, fingers cross

[@easonfan5578]

the old fashion swipe is actually pretty fun once you get the tricks

[@ddrdanganvloger2187]

And student OMNY Express Pass.

[@mexican_konnichiwasenpai8292]

@@ddrdanganvloger2187/ oh, I don't know what's that but I guess I wanted to know what it looks like

[@SPMask]

1:24, I feel that woman's pain. I recall putting in $15 into one of those machines and it just ate my money and didn't spit out a card.

[@kobyschechter8163]

That happened to me once at a Long Island Railroad ticket machine one time. I canceled the transaction because I needed to redo it. It swallowed my money on the first one.

[@CarlosFlores-qx9vv]

About god fucking damn time we catch up to Japan.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Definitely, even though some folks here and in other related videos do not want the system to change.

[@Shinycelebi]

Not even Japan, but even the local bus systems in small towns got smart cards before us and yet people are still clueless to how much better it's gonna be.

[@robroy6374]

@@TheRailLeaguer seems like there's a lot of things bothering you.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@robroy6374 What do you mean?

[@robroy6374]

@@TheRailLeaguer you have a problem

[@HarryPotterEncyclopedia]

The fare capping is really bad for me :/ yes, it’s the same price for 12 trips in a week as a 7 day unlimited metro card, but it only measures from Monday to Sunday. I had to move out of the city, and fly back to visit every year or two. Obviously midweek flights are cheaper, so I will come from Wednesday to Tuesday. With a 7 day unlimited metro card, my whole trip is covered. but with fare capping from Monday to Sunday only, I’d have to pay more again for the two days next week that I’m still here

[@elliekim6666]

Still can't find them in 2023 lol. I went to like 4 different 7/11, Duane Reade/Walgreens and CVS. Finally found one in a CVS

[@thedisgruntleddyslexic7806]

This is how they regulate people using public transportation. Did you a similar thing in China. But the card is tied to your social credit score so if you do something that the government or the society there does not like you're not allowed to use the public transportation. Cash doesn't discriminate. If you have cash on hand and something's willing to accept cash it doesn't give a f*** what you believe, what you dress like or the things that you do in your own home. It's up to us as New Yorkers and us as people to speak out against things like this before we're the ones that can't be on the subway or take a damn bus. Or even worse not be allowed in a supermarkets to get food like it was during the pandemic.

[@vijo461]

Do you get a transfer when you use the OMNY card?

[@brombromsmuva9215]

Yes.. you do. But from train to bus and bus to bus. And bus to train

[@Xycopixie]

Yes

[@rigojeftegalo3282]

Right now they still using metrocard student pass until OMNY card for student pass is completed.

[@YAZZYUTUBE]

The MTA is so far behind with technology it's a joke. Transit systems around the country and I'm sure around the world have been using these types of cards for decades.

[@bdanicky]

In Hong Kong, they use these cards that double as debit cards too. In thailand, all trains have safety door, wifi, A/C and its a smooth ride. Nyc is way behind, 3rd world countries are better off

[@venussnipes1363]

they ben using these kind of🏝💳 's with tha bullet speed out there 🏝🚉in hong kong china for 10 year's now and in ireland tooo.....usa have to be the last to get new technology use we are like 80's there was token's my ma and dad gave me one to put in tha token coin slot to go through to escalator to train and 80's bac to tha future tha jetson's that we looked at bac than now 2022 2023 for real this is really for real a fact 🏝a 👀opener but whn i was in elementary school 80's decade teacher 's said our generation will see this futuristic to come just like jetson and bac to the future 1985 whn we are in our late mid early 40's and here we 80's babies are now like our parent's grandparent 's older babies sister 's and teacher 's said was all true cause thay kne what was to come for tha future 36 year's lata.....and im'a 45 now hiiii jetson's gooodbye metro card's soon they ben out since i was in h.s 1995.....looong time now 25 year's well out wit tha okdschool in with tha futuristic newschool....🏝🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏼‍♂️🚶🏽‍♀️😮😁

[@lafq]

Around the country?

[@petermontalbano3910]

I use my debit card

[@zxcv2705]

So it’s like a metro card ?

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Yeah, but with new technology. MetroCards will be phased out in 2023.

[@jamallhayden2512]

@@TheRailLeaguer why not keep the same name?

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@jamallhayden2512 Because it’s a totally different system.

[@summertime11413]

They copied this system from the British 'OYSTER CARD' launched in London back in 2003. Hope y'all love it as much as we do over here!

[@TheRailLeaguer]

I love it already. So much that I have had a number of ideas with it, including fare-capping, free OMNY cards for all CUNY students enrolled full-time during the semester and all students taking summer or winter courses, as well as free cards for those involved in the Summer Youth Employment Program during the summer.

[@davidpinckney8868]

Chicago got the Ventra Philadelphia got the key card New York got the omny

[@jimmichaud8487]

And Boston has had the Charlie Card since 2006.

[@venussnipes1363]

true agreee that right philly philadelphia doe's have tha key card for tha l train 🏝🚉 to use city part downtown philly 🏝😁🏝💯i did see it whn we went to visit tha familia's in philly 2017 2016 2015 and down .....my older cousin's showed me tha key card....awesome....🏝💯🏝🏝💋🏝😁

[@Daywalker222]

Why there's no OMNY App, yet?

[@Mars80991]

Can you get transfers from the train to the bus?

[@amybello803]

The worst decision ever ! They need to keep the metro card and the machines

[@newyork8081]

It's huge. Why couldn't it be the same size as a metrocard/debit card?

[@lucaskonkoski9711]

I already got mines but it won’t let me check my balance when I ride the express bus. Maybe when the OMNY machines come out next year I’ll check my balance

[@marz1054]

Deblasio: “All New Yorkers that wish to obtain an OMNY card must be vaccinated”

[@bryanmorales7358]

Omg I can already for real for real imagine this. I can already see this clown saying that, literally now anything u want, u MUST be vaccinated at least with first dose 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@sihks1120]

Slasher cards

[@bryanmorales7358]

@@sihks1120 should I leave NYC ?

[@sihks1120]

@@bryanmorales7358 You gotta do what you gotta do , think for yourself !

[@del.see.oh.89]

The train would be even less crowded. Good idea.

[@jayp3687]

A petty way to get rid of the unlimited card system. Can they just upgrade the metrocard to touchless?

[@nyctransitrailfan]

It's basically an improved version of the metro card, with a different name

[@King_of_Africa]

@@nyctransitrailfan What he's saying is the OMNY system does not offer the unlimited(multiple) trips discount since you pay per trip with OMNY

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@King_of_Africa OMNY unlimited cards are coming soon. The rollout is NOT complete yet and it is false to assume that it is right now.

[@jamallhayden2512]

@@TheRailLeaguer why did they have to change the name though (for the physical card) it could’ve been touch less metrocard.

[@MrAronymous]

@@jamallhayden2512 Because otherwise people would the technologies confused. It's easy to imagine people trying to wave a magnetic metrocard in front of a NFC reader...

[@annealexis5072]

How is the card reloaded

[@nycliving5798]

What happen if the bus service omny not in service

[@callm6748]

What about seniors also isn't there a surcharge on these cards?

[@Shinycelebi]

Seniors are getting their own card later on. It's 5 dollars for a normal card, no word if senior cards have a cost.

[@callm6748]

@@Shinycelebi thank you for heads up

[@timcardona9962]

I don’t understand why this is needed if the regular OMNY just comes from your debit card

[@vktor5730]

Some people don’t have bank accounts, this applies to a decent amount of low income New Yorkers. This would benefit them the most as it gives them the opportunity to use the contactless system without needed a bank account.

[@timcardona9962]

@@vktor5730 So they're getting rid of the metrocard? I was not aware

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@vktor5730 There’s also some folks who may have a phone and/or a bank card, but are tech hesitant and would balk at any opportunity to use it. I know this because my parents are two of those people (they’re also the reason why I’m now struggling with using OMNY on my trips on a consistent basis).

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@timcardona9962 They are. That was always the plan with OMNY, with MetroCards to be phased out by 2023. They’re also planning to install OMNY on the LIRR and Metro-North, though I’m not sure what the fate to the e-tix app will be.

[@42luke93]

@@vktor5730 Pissed you can’t refill with the token booth guy. All they do is sit there and do nothing now. I liked paying cash at the booth for metrocard. Now I say screw it and use Omny since they don’t do that anymore.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

What with half of these comments trying to be funny about hopping fares, tying vaccines to this, etc? Is everyone here on drugs?

[@thebootielover]

Good one. Thought the same thing.

[@irrelevant2235]

Agreed! Most people just like to treat the comments section on KZbin as "open mic" at The Comedy Store.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@thebootielover Yeah.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@irrelevant2235 And it's not just here, but everywhere.

[@gusa8006]

@@irrelevant2235 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@brianbrooklyn3561]

Does anyone in Queens know where to get one ?

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Try a 7-Eleven store.

[@jimmichaud8487]

It's about time NYC gets a smartcard for its transit system. Boston has had the Charlie Card since 2006. Little ol' Portland, ME has had the Dirigo Touch Pass for a couple years now. I have several of both cards, and would like to use the card system for all 3 transit systems that I frequently use. Other cities have had these for years. Welcome to the party, NYC! You're late!

[@testaccount1055]

Not only that but the rest of the world. When relatives visited over 10 years ago, they were like wth, this is what america still uses? What is this flimsy thing you call a metro card? We had similar technology ages ago Lol

[@gameshowguy2000]

Don't forget the SmarTrip card for the DC Metro.

[@alvarotmz]

i tried to reload my card, and the plase, witch was a rateaid. dont know how to do lol

[@johncardenas46]

They still don’t have weekly plans or anything yet

[@Shinycelebi]

The cards are barely even out, they don't want to release all the stuff at once to flood a market that doesn't even have the cards.

[@johncardenas46]

@@Shinycelebi okay but how long has the app been out almost 2 years right yet still weekly plans or even monthly. 2 years it ain’t nothing new

[@Shinycelebi]

@@johncardenas46 There is no OMNY app available yet so 2 years is a big lie. Secondly, OMNY is the program, not just the cards name. The program has been running in test mode for maybe a year now but using bank cards to make sure the tap gets accepted first. The cards are fairly recent and I do have my own OMNY card but not a lot of people got them still. Phases are phases, gotta wait.

[@johncardenas46]

@@Shinycelebi i meant the program itself not an app when you use your own credit card to pay for it. Still doesn’t offer no weekly nothing. That should have been figured out by now

[@Shinycelebi]

@@johncardenas46 You do understand they have to test the load on their servers. They can't do it all at once, they did say it will be fully up by next year so it's not like they lied to you. The readers aren't full proof yet, I've encountered already busses that have had theirs fail, turnstiles also having issues. They gotta make sure the system is ready for the heavy traffic. All agencies have had to test their stuff out first, nothing new.

[@puzzlehead340]

WTH, we have to pay the $5 on top of the fare?

[@DR-om9ce]

Just once

[@irrelevant2235]

@@DR-om9ce "Just once" until it expires and you have to buy another one. Why does the OMNY card have an expiration date? I understand that it expires in 7 years but still, why does it have an expiration date? The London equivalent of this card does not have an expiration date.

[@DR-om9ce]

@@irrelevant2235 $5 once every 7 years isn't too bad. that's about .85 cents a year but you might lose it, then you have to pay another $5.

[@Shinycelebi]

@@DR-om9ce Registered cards sometimes are free to replace and sometimes aren't. Even so a registered card will save you the balance from the old card, so the 5 dollars is worth it if you're that klumsy.

[@Shinycelebi]

@@irrelevant2235 As I said to you in another post, all RFID cards have an expiration date. They expect the equipment to be used often and dated by then, registered cards usually are replaced free at the end of their cycle.

[@trarroyo]

$5 is ridiculous for a card. The Charlie card in Boston is free.

[@miguellorca2382]

Gee Mexico had this type of service for years !!!

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Everyone did. The MTA is catching up. Unfortunately, there are some people here on KZbin and social media who are bat shit insane by saying that MTA shouldn’t catch up on terms of technology.

[@wreiad]

Where the hell do you even buy this card? The website is useless.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Stores like 7-Eleven. That’s where I got mine.

[@Nyplaysgame]

I understand the card for ppl that don't have a bank card or credit card but it's just dumb for you to get a card if you already have a debit/credit card. I use my credit card to get my cash back. You don't have to put all your damn payments on a phone app use the card directly jeezzz. Some dude complaining in the comments about their phone gets scratch. Some ppl are just spoiled.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

I think that some people here might have technophobia, which is ironic since they have smartphones to make nonsensical KZbin comments. I also use my credit card for the OMNY system, albeit through my digital wallet for the sake of convenience. Ever since the full rollout has been completed, I’ve been using it for most of my trips, namely my trips back to college campus and other school-related events. However I have struggled to consistently use it since my parents have other plans for fare payment, even though they are aware that it is 2021 and technology has changed for the better.

[@thebootielover]

What your point fool?

[@risefan2.08]

Once they fix the double charge problem

[@staceyshere]

I’m good with my metrocard

[@tommytortorella1476]

Hopefully OMNY Machines take cash.

[@willieriley2255]

They will

[@Jfar31]

You can reload the omny card with cash at local CVS, 7-11, Walgreens. Basically any place they sell gift cards you're good.

[@ElGatoDelInfierno]

I’m sticking with the metro cards it cost 3 dollars until it ends

[@Shinycelebi]

It costs 1 dollar for a new card, where do you get 3 dollars? It's being replaced by a reliable new card, it's worth it.

[@ElGatoDelInfierno]

@@Shinycelebi didn’t realized

[@MetroHam]

@@Shinycelebi i still prefer the metro card

[@Shinycelebi]

@@MetroHam The same was said when the Token went extinct too. Only the Metrocard got too problematic. Swipe issues, easy abuse of the card for free entry, easy to demagnatize, etc. CTA used the exact same card, they got rid of it long ago for their own Smartcard system that works fine. Get used to the new system, it ain't going away. Fare capping is coming, new transfer methods, integration of railroad passes, don't know what people think the Metrocard has over this new program.

[@tyisonchen5245]

How bout the student metrocard

[@TheRailLeaguer]

That’s coming soon.

[@maverickfoxbmsn]

While I was at the Naval Station Great Lakes Illinois there’s a McDonald’s in that Naval Base and I would get the shamrock ☘️

[@DR-om9ce]

The metro card machine stole $32 from me at Union square

[@susantam5681]

Me too. MTA took $30 from my credit card. I called up my cc customer service & told her what happened. It took few days to get reimbursed.

[@username9780]

Never use card, they always steal your money

[@orangecat8298]

Call mta card services and tell them the number of the machine it's on the front if the machine

[@DR-om9ce]

@@orangecat8298 I did they said I have to mail it in

[@42luke93]

“Contactless” Metrocard was contactless. This you got to touch a screen by accident with your fingers unlike Metrocard.

[@Junbizzy]

Still waiting for my 80bucks from a metro card that broke from a swipe

[@Shinycelebi]

All Smartcards, including OMNY has balance protection. You won't need to deal with that again, just get a new card and transfer the money over instantly.

[@mmedefarge]

Well I don't like having to take out a credit card every time I have to ride mass transit and I don't want to lug around a heavy, fragile and expensive spy phone to ride the subway, either.

[@Shinycelebi]

It's a physical card or you afraid they gonna spy on your probably dismal life anyways? I didn't know my phone was heavy and fragile, do you even know what a phone is built of these days?

[@mmedefarge]

@@ShinycelebiWhich is why I'll be using the Omni card instead of a spy phone or waving a credit card around. I don't care what the f-ing spy phones are made of, they're heavy, fragile and they should be paying you for all the info they're taking from it and selling to anyone. See Edward Snowden. You're a fool for using one without first having a tech take care of it's massive privacy issues.

[@Shinycelebi]

@@mmedefarge You're literally on a media platform that has your info but you're talking about spying? Dude the OMNI card, like the Metrocard is tracked. Your name mentions Meth, maybe you should lay off it.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

IPhones are not heavy or fragile and you can actually use it on the subway without fear of theft, no matter what station you use. Also, OMNY and the tech used for it and other systems in the world do not give private information away. Other cities get to have this type of technology, so why can’t NYC?

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@Shinycelebi These type of people you are replying to are everywhere, and these trolls unfortunately keep spawning.

[@RooRoove]

Better get unlimited on there soon.

[@eddiemartin85]

Great News 2022

[@ericramondino3257]

Andy(Jeremy) Samberg Jr?

[@MrKlausHeisler]

🤣🤣 I'd buy that for a dollar 🤣🤣 Some people already left nyc. Just use the phone end of story. if you lose the omny card by get a new replacement with the same price, not worth it. Euro & Asia already using pre-paid/load card since 15yrs. ago. NOW, NYC cathing up slowly.

[@nicholassealy251]

2023 its over for metrocards Cost 5 dollars for the OMNY card and it'll expire in 7 years.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Yep. That’s the plans, though the free option is to use your existing digital wallet and smart device. Works very well for me (if I can use it consistently).

[@HIGHCLASSVILLAIN]

ABOUT TIMEEEE Chicago has Ventra. New York got omny lol

[@thebootielover]

Dallas GoPass Tap Card with fare Capping.

[@hiyo2837]

Toronto got presto,Ottawa got presto, Vancouver got compass,Montreal has opus

[@raestera]

SF has Clipper Seattle has Orca Portland has Hop LA has Tap San Diego has Compass Tucson AZ has SunGo Boston has Charlie Philadelphia has Septa Paris has Navigo Toulouse, France has Pastel Netherlands Cities have OVChipkaart Dublin has Leap Hong Kong has Octopus Melbourne has PT Card Sydney has Opal Major US cities that don't have it yet: Phoenix, San Antonio (in progress), Tennessee cities I forgot what the ones for Moscow, Stockholm, Tokyo and Madrid are called And all of these are contactless tap not swipe, otherwise they don't pass in my book

[@elitegotenks2204]

I'm still hopping over🤣😂

[@jordancarson]

Meanwhile I had to pick up the burden because of you hopping over.

[@TRUEROOTS2022]

@@jordancarson that’s simply not true lol the mismanagement of funds and improvements by your officials is the only you’re paying for.

[@Cachicola-]

Lol

[@DonnavinEscobarOfficial]

Shit I would hop too wit they shitty ass service always delaying train service never on time and they want us to pay money to get on the train and bus they bugging

[@jordancarson]

@@DonnavinEscobarOfficial Yet you still use the service.

[@DonGivani]

NY should do like HK octopus card. With the octopus card you can use the MTA and also pay at Seven Eleven, McDonald's in Hong Kong, very convenient

[@xninjawolfx]

A metro card is a physical card 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Delint20]

😂

[@Shinycelebi]

OMNY is not just the name of the program, it's a physical card too.

[@xninjawolfx]

@@Shinycelebi so why would I spend $5 for an OMNY card when I can spend $1 on a metro card

[@Shinycelebi]

@@xninjawolfx Because you have to replace it less often and the chip inside the card does cost more. All transit agencies charge for their smart cards, the MTA didn't come up with this idea. Either way, the Metrocard is out in 2 years so you have no choice to switch.

[@xninjawolfx]

@@Shinycelebi if I lose my metro card it’s a $1 mistake vs the other card which is a $5 mistake

[@Ibrahimthegoat8848]

Still gonna jump the turnstile 😂😂

[@celebrityrog]

So you were using new OMNI cards for each ride? THE FUCK.

[@REDGHOST01]

Metrocard 2.0

[@j.s1496]

Omny charged someone I know twice!!! That's why I would rather keep my old metrocard

[@bdanicky]

Has anyone seen how they charged you $5.50 for 1 trip? Happened to me twice. I don't use omny anymore.. its a scam

[@edyr]

just keep the fares at the 2.25 whatever it is why am I being forced to do

[@colo5220]

Why pay? You see so many people beating the fare daily.

[@indianjosh4387]

Why pay $5 for that card. Man, I'm probably better off my old debit/credit cards in my bank account.

[@Shinycelebi]

It lasts 7 times as long as a Metrocard, and it won't give you as many headaches as the Metrocard did. If you got a contactless card already then use it, but people do like keeping their stuff separate aside from those who have no contactless card.

[@irrelevant2235]

If I go to a drug store to buy a gift card for $20 as an example, the drug store doesn't charge me $25 where $5 would go to the purchase of the plastic gift card. The plastic gift card is FREE! So the MTA charging $5 for their equivalent of a plastic gift card is a ripoff!

[@Beelcibub]

I work 5 days a week so that’s 10 rides then next next the free rides reset rip me!

[@WattsGemini323]

Los angeles has the tap card! Ny late

[@thebootielover]

so is the LA Metro still free to ride? I coming there the next month to visit and I have a Senior Tap card now that order online.

[@WattsGemini323]

@@thebootielover i believe they still free havent rode a bus since early 2012

[@wayne11238]

How about 1 forr seniors.

[@alkalineph9446]

I go through the “vaccinated” turnstile using my vaccine card

[@anastasioschristoforatos474]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Vaccines have nothing to do with this.

[@MadJuniur]

havent seen those at all

[@podracer1552]

I have one OMNY card too!

[@romka4567]

remember the tokens lmao

[@MattSezer]

Why not just continue using your phone?

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Some don’t have one.

[@MattSezer]

@@TheRailLeaguer The guy in the report has one and had been using it.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@MattSezer And what’s wrong with that?

[@42luke93]

Now costs only $1

[@shoki5271]

Yall pay for subway?

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Almost everyone in NYC does.

[@o221e3]

What is the point of this. It's a MetroCard but newer , you can use your phone!

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Some folks don’t have phones, bank accounts, bank cards, etc, so those people must be accommodated. There are also those who are more tech hesitant, and that’s the issue, and it's sad. Even more so for me, because even though I do have a bank card AND a phone, I have struggled to consistently use OMNY on my trips, since I’m a tech geek in a non-tech-proficient family.

[@videonut1988]

Not everyone has a Galaxy that is a S8 or higher or an Galaxy Watch or an iPhone that is 7 or higher or an Apple Watch that is series 3 and up. I rather have a Physical Card. Don’t go full “#DontYouGuysHavePhones?!?”

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@videonut1988 What's wrong with using your digital wallet on the train? It appears to be more convenient.

[@videonut1988]

@@TheRailLeaguer, I have to get another screen for my BROKEN 7 Plus that has NFC for DiGiTaL wAlLeTs. My 6S doesn’t have NFC for that. I’m sorry, but I just rather use physical tapcards. Philly has had physical cards like Chicago does. Bout time NYC has theirs. Physical or NOTHIN’. (I would have to wait until I have extra $$$ to get my phone fixed, I rather just use BOTH Physical and that other thing when they gets fixed)

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@videonut1988 Maybe you can get it repaired for a small price, and from there get a case plus a screen protector that will fortify against broken screen usage. Also, upgrade your phone and maybe get a smartwatch with these features. You don't have to solely use physical cards. You can also use your contactless bank card directly on the OMNY reader. There's a video of it being used on the Q53 bus in Jackson Heights, so it can work too. Also, why did you capitalize every other letter in digital wallets?

[@vikkorheel9966]

Gotta get one

[@Jay.critch_]

🤣 do they really think I’m paying faire 🤣🤣😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Yes.

[@anthonychobotdoespopcultur7762]

Should be good

[@Brooklynapoli]

Just use your iPhone

[@TheRailLeaguer]

There’s some legitimate cases where a rider does not have access to a mobile device, bank card, or bank account, so these people will need the dedicated OMNY card. These people constitute at least 11% of the MTA ridership. However, there are a number of illegitimate reason for them to buy a dedicated OMNY card, including tech hesitance, and it’s really disappointing. Me personally I just have one for a keepsake. I plan to use it a few times for breaking it in, and then use it as a prop for an upcoming zoom round table with my school’s advocacy group about transit fares. Soon I’m planning to up the ante by getting a new smart watch (a Garmin watch, and yea, they do have contactless pay features) and that will be my new permanent way to pay for transit fares

[@RantRantJoe]

They are issuing this card now. Isn't it the same as a metro card? I guess many people don't have a credit card because of their immigration status or have horrible credits..

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Technology changes are a big factor in this since MetroCards are getting more expensive to maintain. The cards also have a 7 year lifespan, so they will make less of them in the long run. Some folks have no bank account or smartphone for a few reason, some have technophobia for no reason, etc.

[@Shinycelebi]

Swipe Cards are a thing of the past and the Metrocard is very dated, even the strip coding on it is very weak, that's why problems with it always happened. A contactless card can't be demagnatized, easily busted, rubbed to where it's useless, easy to replace since it's able to be registered. Not having a card doesn't mean you're an immigrant either, that's a dumb thing to say.

[@essencescott5737]

Omny

[@NewPSCity]

Souless design

[@brombromsmuva9215]

Why would you wasye money on that when you can just use your credit card or phone for free???

[@TheRailLeaguer]

There are legitimate reasons for using a dedicated OMNY card, which are lack of bank account, bank card, or smartphone. That’s like almost 15% of all riders and 22% of the whole city. However, there are still some that are tech hesitant, prefer to pay with cash, etc. that constitutes a smaller number of riders, and it’s still pretty sad.

[@videonut1988]

@@TheRailLeaguer, people who use “dumb phones” are also gonna be sadly SOL’ed. Either a physical “Normie-Friendly” card is the next best thing or they’ll have to call a cab (or call their kids to send them an UBER or lyft…)

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@videonut1988 Did I not mention them?

[@toxikavenger9088]

Bring back the tokens

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Why do you want to bring back the token? OMNY is more advanced and when rolled out completely in 2023, it will have similar functions to the MetroCard, but with more.

[@kennyrichetti2197]

why a OMNY card if anyone can just use there Debit/Credit? Makes no sense

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Some don’t have bank accounts, or are tech-hesitant, etc.

[@thebootielover]

@@TheRailLeaguer He really should have known that.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@thebootielover Definietly.

[@videonut1988]

Not everyone has Debit/Credit like you, Kenneth.

[@zenzenyokunai]

It's also nice if you're from another country and your bank account is in a currency other than dollars. Then you can reload your card with cash and not have to pay currency exchange fees. I'm already looking forward to not having to get a flimsy metro card and swipe multiple times until I get it right.

[@2LAZY-2EDIT]

I'll stick with MTA $1 card

[@TheRailLeaguer]

They’re phasing out the MetroCards and replacing it with OMNY. By 2023, everyone will be using OMNY.

[@2LAZY-2EDIT]

@@TheRailLeaguer well bicycle non stop I tried omny several time keeps failing

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@2LAZY-2EDIT Maybe you’re doing something wrong. It works with me every time.

[@2LAZY-2EDIT]

@@TheRailLeaguer trust me I tried alot, with credit cards phone NFC, downloaded crappy app, I mean can't be that hard, vs building my PC, electric skateboard and sim rigs. System sucks and it's not consistent.

[@christianfigueroa1685]

Yes finally we get better technology for payment on the subway, it still doesn't beat jumping over the turnstile lol

[@DR-om9ce]

Nothing beats the old "I'm just holding it for the wheelchair guy then dart through yourself emergency exit"

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Why are you all having a fetish for jumping over the turnstiles? By your logic, do you also find it okay to steal from a grocery store or not pay for your restaurant tab?

[@GrandeCharles]

@@TheRailLeaguer Paying for food and groceries at private businesses is one thing, paying for a business funded by tax dollars with below subpar service is another.

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@GrandeCharles Really, because it’s technically the same thing. Y’all need to do better with sarcasm.

[@thebootielover]

@@TheRailLeaguer Drugs honey. They have clearly bump their heads. lol

[@mariowalker9048]

Crap I met that guy

[@sihks1120]

Gold star card 😂

[@zeedavis5300]

From one card to another card...lol

[@TheRailLeaguer]

OMNY is actually replacing MetroCard, with the whole thing to go out in 2023.

[@thebootielover]

It's called technology son.

[@josephcarreon783]

At drugs store

[@jennifervictoria349]

Im worried for a lot ppl that only carry cash

[@TheRailLeaguer]

That’s what the OMNY cards are for.

[@mikeclemets863]

5 bucks

[@thebootielover]

Anddddd. How many scratch offs you bought today?

[@pebblesredjackson]

People are heavily relying on transit to take them everywhere. Even if it's across the street. Walking has more benefits. Walking shows a person is not complacent.

[@Shinycelebi]

That's the point of transit, to move you around. Don't blame people if you can't afford it. I walk nearly 60 blocks every few days and still use the bus and train so don't even try.

[@videonut1988]

As long as you’re 6 feet distanced with facial Coverings on… in the meantime, let us get on the trains and the buses, while you strap on your Sketchers or your Keds…

[@Lamosica]

i aint walking from soundview to jamaica lol

[@anthonynancydelarosa6781]

Total rip off make sure you fight to keep the MetroCard up and running still good on the buses and trains

[@Shinycelebi]

It's being replaced by 2023, there is no fighting that. You do realize this new card lasts longer, handles better and will give you new options that the Metrocard never could give you. Stop fighting evolution because you don't understand it.

[@jmjfanss]

Hopefully those last metrocard buses will be preserved

[@TheRailLeaguer]

That joke is getting too old Anthony.

[@anthonynancydelarosa6781]

@@TheRailLeaguer frankly speaking what they should bring back is the tokens if you think about it tokens have been around for 100 plus years and they are recyclable and used over and over and over again without any environmental impact since 1903 tokens have been the way to go. So if you think that joke is old I could tell you many more knock yourself out with the negative comments but you might want to knock off the negative wave man

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@anthonynancydelarosa6781 Are you still making jokes, because token is outdated? Also, other transit systems get to have new technology such as smart cards, so why can’t NYC?

[@Aj-Bx]

I still hop the train 😂 for zero dollars

[@TheRailLeaguer]

Is that a joke?

[@Aj-Bx]

@@TheRailLeaguer I’m dead serious . You think crack heads and mentally ill people pay

[@Aj-Bx]

@@TheRailLeaguer also pay for shit service .. trains always messed up .. they don’t get a dime from me

[@TheRailLeaguer]

@@Aj-Bx A lot of people from all walks of life pay. Even the poor do via fair fares. The trains are not always messed up. They’ve been working fine, so you should pay. By your logic, would be fine not paying for your restaurant tab if they provided poor service?

[@Aj-Bx]

@@TheRailLeaguer your comparing apple and oranges .. fuck mta bro .. I have a car but when I do have to take the train they not getting shit from me lol

[@mrmikemontei9810]

Horrible