How does select bus work?

To board a Select Bus Service bus, you will need to insert your MetroCard or bus transfer at the MetroCard Fare Collector machine and obtain a proof-of-payment receipt. You may enter the bus at any door. Please be sure to hold on to your proof of payment receipt while riding the Select Bus Service.

Do you pay for SBS?

You need to register for an SBS account to access SBS On Demand and other SBS services — it’s free, quick and easy.

How do you use OMNY on select bus?

In the end, riders will tap-and-go with a bank card, smartphone, or dedicated OMNY card coming soon. When they’re turned on, OMNY readers will let riders pay at both the front and back bus doors. It’s Select Bus Service, except it works on all buses citywide, and getting a ticket before boarding isn’t required.

What does SBS stand for bus?

Select Bus Service (SBS) buses, which are marked with “SBS+” and are often blue and gold. Pay the fare for SBS buses before you board. Limited buses, which look similar to local buses but make fewer stops.

What does SBS mean MTA?

Select Bus Service
Launched in 2008, the Select Bus Service (SBS) program implements a combination of Bus Priority Treatments on bus routes. Customer travel times typically improve 10-20\% along corridors with priority treatments. SBS routes also typically see a 10\% increase in ridership.

Can I use unlimited MetroCard on SBS?

Even though you have an unlimited Metrocard, you’ll still need to insert it into the kiosk at the SBS stop and get a receipt. There’s no charge for this but hold onto it for possible inspection en route. You can then board the bus through either the front or the back door.

Does a transfer work on SBS bus?

Transfers: Use your transfer for other local and limited routes, but to transfer to another SBS bus route, insert your SBS transfer into the MetroCard Fare Collector at the SBS bus stop where you plan to board; a ticket will be issued automatically.

Do all SBS buses have OMNY?

OMNY is currently available on all MTA-operated local, limited, and express buses in New York City, including Select Bus Service routes. For now, OMNY readers located at rear doors will only be operational for Select Bus Service routes with all-door boarding.