WHITE PLAINS – On January 4, 2026, Westchester County’s Bee-Line bus system will officially adopt OMNY, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s contactless fare payment system, offering riders a more convenient and flexible way to pay.
County Executive Ken Jenkins announced the launch, marking what officials call a significant step forward in modernizing the region’s public transit system and improving the overall passenger experience. OMNY will now be available across all Bee-Line buses, making it easier for riders to tap and go using credit cards, smartphones, smartwatches, or OMNY cards.
“Westchester deserves a transportation system that reflects how people live and travel today. The launch of OMNY gives Bee-Line riders a faster, more reliable way to board and pay, while ensuring no one is left behind during the transition,” said Jenkins.
Deputy County Executive Richard Wishnie said the launch of the new program “brings real-time benefits to riders like quicker boarding, contactless transactions and simpler transfers. Just as important, we are providing options for those who still pay with coins, so the system works for everyone.”
While OMNY will officially launch on January 4, 2026, riders can continue using MetroCards on Bee-Line buses as long as the card is not expired. However, MetroCard sales will end on December 31, 2025, and cards can no longer be reloaded after that date.
To support the transition, passengers can transfer any remaining MetroCard balances to OMNY cards at the OMNY Mobile Sales Van, which will continue visiting various locations throughout Westchester. This mobile service, formerly known as the MetroCard Van, provides convenient in-person assistance for riders who need help switching over to the new system.
For riders who use weekly or monthly MetroCards, those cards must be activated by January 31, 2026, in order to be valid. Passengers can purchase OMNY cards at select retail locations. To find the nearest store that carries OMNY cards, visit: .
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