Student Commute Crisis Exposed | New York City News

A LaGuardia High senior is stuck paying full price for her daily commute after her OMNY student card—designed for local trips—fails to cover pricey express buses and commuter rails. With her family already spending over $18,000 in four years just to get her and her brother to school, she’s turned to social media for help, drawing attention from the mayor. Her card often breaks and replacements are slow, forcing her to foot the bill. While the MTA and DOE are rolling out protective sleeves and digital options, they’ve offered little clarity on covering long-distance transit or fixing the August expiration glitch that leaves students paying out of pocket on the first day of school. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/754c8fe4a3b7233a