The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) activated the first OMNY card vending machines at several subway stations.
The new devices were placed in six stations.
The system will allow users to use cash, credit and debit cards and digital wallets to purchase the cards.
The authorities indicated that the installation of these vending machines will allow them to leave the Metrocard system and move to the new OMNY.
“The installation of OMNY vending machines in subway stations makes it easier than ever for transit customers to leave MetroCard in the past and take advantage of the convenience of tapping, especially those who pay cash to ride,” said the NYC Transit President Richard Davey.
Installation of OMNY vending machines at all 472 subway stations will continue through 2024.
For now, vending machines are available at the following stations:
86th Street and Lexington Avenue (Manhattan – trenes 4, 5, 6)
Bowling Green (Manhattan – trenes 4 y 5)
Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center (Brooklyn – trenes 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R)
Junction Boulevard (Queens – tren 7 )
Fordham Road (the Bronx – tren 4 )
Fordham Road (the Bronx – trenes B y D)
As an introductory offer, the MTA said, the new OMNY cards will cost $1.
These cards have a duration of 5 years.
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2023-10-31 11:55:00
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