The Christmas time It is one of the busiest in new York and in everything USAespecially during New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Daywhen thousands of people travel to celebrations and events. For this reason the public transport in the city will operate with special opening times during the federal holiday.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTAfor its acronym in English) reported that the Subways, buses, regional trains as well as bridges and tunnelsthey will adapt their service along the way New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2025) And New Year (January 1, 2026).
The agency explained that each agency will have its own operating plan for both New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2025) and New Year’s Day (January 1, 2026):
New York subway
New York buses
In addition to the subway and New York bus networksRegional trains, bridges and tunnels will also be affected by the timetables in the new year. The MTA has detailed operating hours for the holiday.
Metro-North and regional trains
Bridges and tunnels
The MTA suggests users View real-time updates during these dates, as the celebrations may lead to an increase in passenger numbers and delays.
Out of January 1, 2026, people using the New York subway They will no longer be able to use or top up their MetroCard as it will be replaced by the OMNY system as the only payment method that works for both the subway and buses.
This new contactless payment system for public transport in the Big Apple will be the only way to pay for subway and bus rides. Users can Use your credit or debit cardYour smartphone, portable device or an OMNY card to use the Services.
Likewise those The cost of the New York subway will rise As of January 4, 2026, a single trip will cost $3, compared to the current $2.90.
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