The MTA’s total shift to tap-to-pay will make fare enforcement easier, MTA brass says — especially on buses where the bulk of fare evasion occurs .

The OMNY system — which allows riders to pay their fare using tap-enabled credit cards, smart devices, or pre-paid OMNY cards — has been in place since 2019 .

But the MetroCard system it’s replacing is set to be phased out next year, with no new sales of the iconic yellow fare card as of Dec. 31. And when new fares kick in in January, buses will no longer accept cash for fare payment, making it easier for fare enforcement agents to check proof of payment.

“We’ve been talking about it for months now,” MTA chairman Janno Lieber said Wednesday. “When the transition to OMNY is complete, we’ll be able to have fare enforcement agents get on

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