MTA mistakenly overcharges some commuters using OMNY

MTA issuing refunds after Omny system overcharged commuters

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The impending subway fare hike started three weeks early for some commuters. The MTA reported some riders who used the Omny system were mistakenly charged $2.90 on Monday morning instead of $2.75. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now PIX11 News Headlines SIGN UP NOW The glitch was caused by a test…

Some MTA subway, bus customers mistakenly overcharged Monday morning

On Monday morning, some New York customers using MTA's OMNY contactless payment system were mistakenly charged $2.90 for their fare.

MTA commuters accidentally overcharged by OMNY

Earlier this month, the MTA board agreed to bump up the price of a subway fare up 15 cents, starting on August 20. But for commuters using OMNY to swipe past the turnstile, the new $2.90 cost came three weeks early.

MTA OMNY system overcharges commuters on Monday; Will riders be reimbursed?

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- If you were incorrectly charged a higher fare during your Monday morning commute, you’re not the only one.

MTA mistakenly overcharges some commuters using OMNY

It wasn’t immediately clear how many riders were overcharged due to the error, or how riders would receive their refunds.