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"Bringing riders back to mass transit depends on three variables - reliability, safety and price. We've made it a priority to get creative on fares," said MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber.

Starting February 28 MTA commuters that use the OMNY tap system will have their weekly single-ride amount capped at $33, the same price as a weekly seven-day unlimited-ride MetroCard.

Riders that use OMNY will pay the standard $2.75 for the first 12 trips starting every Monday. Any trip after those 12 will be free through the following Sunday.

"Fare capping will save many of our riders money and give them more flexibility," said MTA Chief Customer Officer Sarah Meyer. "At a time when New Yorkers are paying more for everyday items, the MTA is helping them save money on transportation, one of their most essential expenses. Customers no longer have to choose between buying a weekly unlimited pass or paying per ride: With OMNY, they will always get the best deal automatically.

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Commuters that use Metro-North and LIRR will have three new pilot programs to take advantage of starting February 25.

The first is a new 20-trip ticket that is 20% less than 20 peak one-way fares, and can be purchased through the MTA eTix or any ticket window. Each 20-trip ticket is valid for 60 days.

There will also be a 10% discount on monthly ticket on top of the current discounts ranging from 48% to 61%.

The CityTicket that already offer a reduced fair for travel to LIRR stations within New York City on the weekends is being extended to all weekday off-peak trains for a $5 fare.

All of these programs come on top of the announcement that all LIRR and Metro-North fares will remain off-peak through the end of February.

"Transit affordability is also an equity issue, and we are committed to providing a wide range of new discounts, while ensuring the MTA maintains a solid bottom line," said Lieber.

These programs will be in effect for at least four months while the transit authority determines which programs are working best for commuters and how they effect farebox revenue.

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Other ways for smaller groups to save money: Ages 5-11: Family Fare allows up to four children (ages 5-11) to travel with each fare paying adult for $1 each way. Ages 12-64: Off-Peak Ten Trip tickets can be shared. These offer a 15% discount on individual tickets.

The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad are welcoming back customers with the return of the popular “Summer Saturdays” program.

Between Saturday, July 3, and Saturday, August 28, LIRR and Metro-North will honor all monthly tickets for travel to and from all LIRR and Metro-North stations, regardless of what stations are printed on the ticket. Monthly ticket holders traveling on these days will be able to bring up to four additional travelers for only $1 per person each way.

This means an LIRR customer whose monthly ticket was usually valid between Penn Station (Fare Zone 1) and Hicksville (Fare Zone 7) could ride as far away as the Hamptons, Montauk, or Greenport (all Fare Zone 14) on Saturdays at no added cost. And a Metro-North customer who’s monthly ticket is usually valid between Grand Central Terminal and Yonkers could ride as far away as Mount Kisco or Poughkeepsie.

“Summer Saturdays is a great way to thank our loyal monthly ticket holders and allow them to show friends and family how great it is to ride the Long Island Rail Road,” said LIRR President Phil Eng. “Taking the train is the fastest and most convenient way to travel between the city and Long Island. Skip the traffic and leave the driving to us.”

“I’m excited to join the LIRR in bringing Summer Saturdays to Metro-North. It’s a great way for riders to explore the great trails, museums and more that the Hudson Valley and Connecticut have to offer,” said Metro-North President Catherine Rinaldi. “So, bring your friends and family, hop on board and get more value out of your Metro-North commutation.”

There will be no cross-honoring between the railroads, meaning LIRR customers cannot use their monthly tickets to travel on Metro-North, and vice versa. Four Montauk Branch LIRR trains and one mainline train are exempt from the program: the 7:10 a.m., 8:10 a.m., 10:10 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. trains from Jamaica to Montauk and the 8:13 a.m. train from Penn Station to Ronkonkoma and its connection, the 9:40 a.m. train from Ronkonkoma to Greenport.

As an added value for LIRR monthly ticket holders, the My LIRR Loyalty program offers discounts to nearly 100 merchants, many of which are located near LIRR stations. The list of discounts can be found here.

The MTA has undertaken unprecedented cleaning and disinfecting protocols in the year since the pandemic began to ensure that the system is as safe as possible for its customers. The Authority has also rolled out robust public education campaigns and issued millions of masks to its customers. The MTA is hosting public vaccination hubs at Grand Central and Penn Station.