New York City Transit
Coverage of New York City Transit in the Nexus archive.
- For Some Older NYC Bus Riders, Change Comes Easy. Just Not OMNY.
The MTA is transitioning bus riders to OMNY, a tap-and-go payment system, as coin usage will be discontinued later this year. Despite efforts by officials like Demetrius Crichlow to promote the change, some older riders still express comfort with paying using loose coins. Riders reported that while MetroCards' sales ended at the end of 2025, OMNY cards can continue to be refilled.
- NYC Transit auctions MetroCard vending machines: Here's how to place a bid
New York City Transit is auctioning MetroCard vending machines. Online bidding is now live through August 19.
- About ‘D’-arn time: MTA rolls out shiny new R211 trains on the D line, replacing 1980s-era rail cars
The MTA has introduced new R211 trains on the D line, replacing older R68 models from the 1980s. The R211s feature wider doors, digital displays, and improved reliability. The new trains have a significantly higher mean distance between failures compared to the R68s and are part of an ongoing fleet upgrade.
- Find MTA jobs at open house in Brooklyn this summer
The MTA is hosting an open house in Brooklyn to recruit bus operators for New York City Transit and the Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority. Job seekers can meet with hiring representatives at the event.