NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) — New York City’s public transportation agency will delay a planned fare and toll increase to January, just as the bus, train and subway operator terminates its longstanding MetroCard for a tap-and-go payment system.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will release details of the fare and toll hike on Wednesday at its monthly board meeting, including implementing it on Jan. 4 rather than before the end of 2025, according to MTA officials.
The move comes as some riders recently reported snags where they believe they’ve been overcharged when using the OMNY payment system where you use your phone, credit card or OMNY card to enter a turnstile. The MTA said riders are only being charged for the trips they take. More than 75% of riders use the tap-and-go system…