Demetrius Crichlow reports on the progress of transitioning to a contactless fare payment system across New York City's transit network, highlighting recent milestones and expressing support for fare discount programs.

• Tap-and-go payment is now available to nearly all riders, including reduced fare customers as of December
• Student OmniCard usage has significantly increased compared to the previous year's MetroCard system
• The MTA supports efforts to expand the city's Fair Fare program, which provides half-price MetroCards to low-income New Yorkers
• Crichlow emphasizes the importance of increasing program enrollment to benefit more residents