Is OMNY going to die?

[Brownpine]

Originally Posted by pierrepont7731

There are already OMNY contactless cards available and there is no chip in them. Why would a contactless card have a chip in them? The chip isn't for contactless payments. Your bank card has a chip in it in the event that contactless payment options don't work or aren't available, but OMNY is a contactless only payment system, so a chip wouldn't do anything.

Interesting observation. You're right...that doesn't make sense for a contactless solution.

[Hannah5555]

I use the Metrocard so I can get the discount, but I have both. Not holding my breath for when they'll be able to implement reduced fares on OMNY.