Where reduced-fare OMNY works (subway, bus, SIR, tram)The OMNY has a beautiful feature as it is universally compatible with the entire New York transit system. Eligibility and documents you needSwitching to reduced-fare OMNY requires the same eligibility verification that MetroCard customers have always needed, but the application process has been streamlined significantly. Get your reduced-fare OMNY card or add a payment device and start tappingCurrent reduced-fare MetroCard holders receive priority processing for OMNY cards, often through automatic mailing programs that don’t require new applications. Mailing of OMNY cards to reduced-fare customers (2025 update)Throughout 2025, the MTA has been proactively mailing OMNY cards to existing reduced-fare MetroCard customers to ensure smooth transitions before the December deadline. Complete transition information and reduced-fare OMNY sign-up data can be found at the official portal of MTA reduced-fare OMNY.