MOHAMED FARGHALY

mfarghaly@queensledger.com

As the 2024–2025 school year wraps up, New York City’s Student OMNY card program has become a daily staple for hundreds of thousands of students across the five boroughs — replacing the old MetroCards with a smarter, more flexible way to get around.

Launched last fall, the tap-to-ride Student OMNY cards give eligible students four free rides every day, any time of day, all year round — including weekends and summer breaks. That’s a big change from the MetroCard system, which restricted rides to school days and limited hours.

“I’m thrilled about the launch of student OMNY cards because expanding access to public transit means more and more students will have opportunities to explore our city and experience all that New York has to offer. I’m g

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