Charting the Subway: Metrocard dominates in the outer boroughs

The map highlights a clear divide between OMNY and MetroCard usage across the boroughs. OMNY, New York City's latest tap-to-pay system, is predominantly used in Manhattan and Brooklyn, while MetroCard remains the favored payment method in the outer boroughs of Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. This geographic distribution provides a visual representation of the technological adoption trends among different neighborhoods.

While this map demonstrates the prevalence of OMNY in Manhattan and Brooklyn, it doesn’t explain why. We can make guesses about what role socioeconomic and demographic factors play but we’ll need more data before making any conclusions.