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New York City students who rely on free OMNY cards to get to and from school say the transit passes are falling apart, malfunctioning and difficult to replace. A report from City Councilmember Harvey Epstein’s office found that many of the issues stem from the paper cards currently used by students. As transit advocates push for changes, the MTA says it is working on improvements, including a tap-to-pay cellphone option and more durable plastic cards planned for the 2027-28 school year. For more on this story, click the link 🔗 in our bio. #statenisland