"Students and parents across the city say the paper-thin cards are cracking under everyday use. They report passes that stop working after getting wet in the rain or bent in a backpack."
"Families and advocates warn that the mix of fragile cards and slow fixes is pushing some kids toward fare evasion just to get to school or after-school programs."
"Principals and transportation coordinators report replacement waits that can stretch beyond a month. Education Department officials urged families to go through their school's transportation liaison when a card fails."
"The issue has grown big enough that it landed in front of the city's Panel for Education Policy, which approved a resolution calling for tougher, more practical rules for student transit cards."
New York City students are experiencing significant problems with the OMNY student transit cards, which are prone to damage and malfunction. Reports indicate that these cards crack easily, fail after exposure to moisture, and deactivate unexpectedly. Families are frustrated with the lengthy replacement process, which can take weeks. This situation has led some students to pay fares out of pocket or evade fares altogether to avoid missing school. Advocates are calling for more durable cards and universal access to student transit passes.
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