OMNY Replaces MetroCards on Westchester Bee-Line Buses

Transition to OMNY System

• 🗓️ Starting this weekend, Westchester County's Bee-Line buses will fully transition to the OMNY payment system, replacing the MetroCard.
• 🚌 This change impacts all 64 Bee-Line routes, aligning them with the MTA's tap-to-pay system used in New York City.

Payment Options and Convenience

• 💳 Riders can now pay using smartphones, credit cards, or by purchasing a physical OMNY card for $5, which can be reloaded.
• 💡 The OMNY system offers more flexibility, allowing riders to load any amount onto their card, unlike the fixed amounts previously required for MetroCards.
• 🤝 This eliminates the need for separate payment cards for those commuting between Westchester and New York City.

Fare Changes and Unlimited Passes

• 💰 The base fare for Bee-Line buses will increase from $2.75 to $3.00, ending a slight discount previously offered to riders.
• 📈 While fare increases are unpopular, riders will now qualify for the 7-day unlimited pass available on the OMNY system.
• ⏳ A grace period will be in effect for several weeks, allowing riders to use their existing MetroCards even after they can no longer be purchased or refilled.