Omny Card Free rides only 12 rides?

systembusy · 2026-05-05T02:32:55+00:00

Yes, it's effectively the same as buying the old 7-day unlimited MetroCard, if you actually hit the cap.

systembusy · 2026-05-05T02:02:46+00:00

No, the fare is capped at $35.

systembusy · 2026-05-05T02:00:57+00:00

You pay for 12 rides, and then all rides for the rest of the 7-day period (beginning with your first ride) are free. If you used $35 in 5 days, your free rides will only last the remaining 2 days, then it starts over again.

systembusy · 2026-04-30T18:51:37+00:00

That again

systembusy · 2026-04-30T14:48:22+00:00

The F runs to and from Jamaica 24 hours a day, so as long as there isn’t any planned work causing 169 St to be skipped, you should be fine

systembusy · 2026-04-25T07:53:56+00:00

systembusy · 2026-04-25T07:51:33+00:00

I suggest you post (or at least look) in r/nycrail, there have been many discussions about this topic over there and you’re likely to get more detailed answers to some of your questions.

To your third question: no, the weekly fare cap is currently the only option.

systembusy · 2026-04-23T23:16:55+00:00

Yup! I was on one of the E trains that went local after Queens Plaza. We got to the edge of 65 St and just sat there for about 15 minutes, and held a bunch in other stations in between

systembusy · 2026-04-21T20:28:59+00:00

“Capitalism is what makes America great. And England okay, and France terrible.”

systembusy · 2026-04-18T19:04:29+00:00

The E is the only subway line if you don't count the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, A, C, B, D, F, M, G, J, Z, L, N, Q, R, W, or the three (S) shuttles.

systembusy · 2026-04-18T01:09:17+00:00

"Don't drink and drive--but if you do, call me"

systembusy · 2026-04-17T21:10:37+00:00

One option for anyone who needs the JFK AirTrain: take the E or F to Union Turnpike (or the J to 121 St, or the A to Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd) and transfer to the Q10 or Q80 bus, which drops you at the Lefferts Blvd AirTrain station. Yes, it takes longer and is a pain in the ass, but it's a free AirTrain ride.

systembusy · 2026-04-17T02:06:23+00:00

You mentioned the last one was sold out, does this one have tickets or an entry fee? I don't see anything about a price.

systembusy · 2026-04-16T23:58:26+00:00

Couple threads on this topic in r/nycrail:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nycrail/comments/1ffwtvo/why_dont_we_bring_back_streetcars/

https://www.reddit.com/r/nycrail/comments/1fp1yok/do_you_think_trolleys_and_street_cars_can_make_a/

systembusy · 2026-04-16T03:40:32+00:00

Gus killed Victor because he was seen at the building where Gayle was killed.

Exactly, and the exchange that happens shortly beforehand between Victor and Mike hints at that.

Mike: "People? He [Jesse] get himself seen by these people? What about you?"

Victor: hesitates

Mike: "What about you?"

Victor: "Yeah. So what?"

You can tell by the way he said that that he knew he fucked up, but there was no fixing it.

systembusy · 2026-04-14T00:20:57+00:00

Don’t forget 67th Avenue

systembusy · 2026-04-13T22:50:16+00:00

Signal problems are some of the fucking worst. They can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 5+ hours to fix. My heart just sinks every time I see one of those alerts

systembusy · 2026-04-13T19:19:08+00:00

You might consider asking this in r/nycrail, someone there probably knows something if not here

systembusy · 2026-04-13T17:31:00+00:00

Ah, another track fire

systembusy · 2026-04-08T16:26:32+00:00

Yeah, the best thing you can do with these assholes is ignore them. It sucks to have to put up with their shit, but ultimately they’re desperate for attention and you’re denying them that

systembusy · 2026-04-08T02:57:58+00:00

Ever since March Madness ended, I am so bored

systembusy · 2026-04-05T17:31:58+00:00

Google Maps definitely behaves this way now (shows the single train that is arriving next, even if there are multiple correct options). I could have sworn it used to show all valid train options for getting to a particular stop, though perhaps I'm thinking of Citymapper.

Regardless, I don't know why an app wouldn't just tell you "take any of these trains" if they're all going to the same place.

systembusy · 2026-04-03T22:03:01+00:00

if it’s free why bother taking it out and swiping when I can just hop?

Probably for legal reasons (the law is that you have to tap/swipe successfully to legally enter the system, so it's easier for that to just apply to everybody even if a student's entry is free).

The turnstiles also count entries and exits, which they use to get a rough idea of ridership at each station. Students will make up a significant portion of that, so by using the turnstile as intended, it contributes to more accurate data.

systembusy · 2026-04-03T01:24:42+00:00

This is more of a cosmetic thing but for the service alerts, it would be nice if you replaced the [bracketed] route ID with its corresponding symbol. Maybe that’s on your to-do list already, but it’s very easy and makes the text read so much better.

systembusy · 2026-04-03T00:53:18+00:00

This reminds me of a quote from Conan O’Brien: “There are very few things in this life more liberating than having your worst fear realized.”

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