"New Yorkers can obtain a free OMNY card starting Tuesday as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) gears up to replace the 30-year-old MetroCard system. The first 400 riders at each of the 16 customer service centers across the five boroughs who transfer their MetroCard balances to an OMNY card will receive the card without the usual fee, which ranges from $1 to $5."
"MetroCard sales will end on December 31, 2025, though they will still be accepted into 2026. The final date for MetroCard acceptance will be announced later. According to the MTA, the promotion is part of an effort to ease the transition to the new system. MTA Chief Customer Officer Shanifah Rieara stated, "We want to make sure customers are aware of all the resources available at our growing number of customer service centers across the subway system.""
New Yorkers can obtain free OMNY cards beginning Tuesday by transferring MetroCard balances at customer service centers; the first 400 riders at each of 16 centers will receive cards without the usual $1–$5 fee. The MTA is replacing the 30-year-old MetroCard with a tap-to-ride system that accepts digital wallets, contactless credit and debit cards, and OMNY cards. MetroCard sales end December 31, 2025, and cards will be accepted into 2026 with a final acceptance date to be announced later. The OMNY cards issued in the promotion will not include pre-loaded value. The MTA plans a January fare increase from $2.90 to $3. Riders can transfer or seek reimbursement of remaining MetroCard balances within two years of expiration. The MTA has been replacing MetroCard machines with OMNY machines and distributing OMNY cards to public school students and Fair Fares enrollees.
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