If you are a frequent user of public transportation in New York, you might have noticed a new option to pay your fare: OMNY. OMNY stands for One Metro New York, and it is a contactless fare payment system that lets you tap and go with your smartphone, wearable device, or contactless card. OMNY is designed to make your travel easier, faster, and more convenient. OMNY was launched by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in 2019 as a pilot program on select subway stations and buses. Since then, it has expanded to cover all subways and buses in the city, as well as some commuter railroads and paratransit services. By 2024, OMNY will replace the MetroCard as the only way to pay for public transportation in the region. How does OMNY work? To use OMNY, you need a contactless credit, debit, or reloadable prepaid card, a digital wallet supported by your smartphone, smartwatch, or wearable device, or an OMNY card. You can check if your card has a contactless symbol on the front or ba...