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Some riders take concerns to MTA about OMNY fare payment as upgrades are planned
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's OMNY tap-to-pay fare system is causing confusion among riders regarding fare caps, transfers, and trip tracking, despite claims of greater flexibility compared to the MetroCard. Riders have raised concerns about how many trips count toward the weekly fare cap and when transfers apply.
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