Travel at Penn Station is about to get a lot smoother.
What you need to know
Apple Pay is now accepted at Penn Station in NYC.
The MTA has rolled out its OMNY contactless payment system.
The transit agency plans to implement the service at all 472 subway stations and bus routes.
Starting today, iPhone and Apple Watch owners will be able to use Apple Pay to travel at New York City`s Penn Station. Reported by MacRumors, the MTA, New York City`s public transit agency, announced that it has brought its tap-and-go payment system to the iconic station.
Called OMNY, the payment system enables travelers to pay for their fare using their contactless credit card, debit card, or prepaid card. It also supports digital wallets like Google Pay™, Apple Pay®, Samsung Pay®, and even Fitbit Pay™. Visa, Mastercard, and American Express cards are all currently supported, while Discover cards `will be supported soon`.
According to the MTA, 96 OMNY readers are now accepting cont...
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