METROCARD
Read moreThis is the most advantageous way to travel. It is a) card loaded in credits that is inserted into a slot before pushing a. They are purchased at machines and vending machines of the station (tickets, credit cards and coins are accepted) but also in stations, kiosks, pharmacies, visitors Centers, etc. The price of the journey is automatically debited every time you drag your card into the drive to take the subway or bus. You can enjoy a free connection for 2 hours, bus, bus or bus bus. When you transfer it will display the formula "X iron. OK ". Be smart, avoid the endless rush queues of rush hours (peak hours) by morning. When you have exhausted your travel credit, you need to buy a new card, you can reload it to vending machines. Several formules formulas are proposed, make your calculation at the beginning of your stay in order to travel in Big Apple at the best price.
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT AUTHORITY (MTA)
Read moreThe website of the New York public transit company will give you all the information you are looking for on tariffs, lines, plans, and numerous works on the lines etc. To consult also, the page www.web.mta.info/weekender.html which lists all the subway lines affected by works or changes at weekends (and there are many).
CITI BIKE
Read moreInaugurated in May 2013, Citi Bike is an economical alternative to bicycle rental. With almost 1,500 stations and 25,000 bikes (including some 4,000 electric bikes) dotted around the boroughs of Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx and Brooklyn, you won't struggle to find Citi Bike during your stay. The fact that they can be dropped off at any Citi Bike kiosk in the city makes them particularly convenient. New Yorkers may have been slow to adopt them, but many of them are now getting around by Citi Bike!
BIKE RENTAL CENTRAL PARK
Read moreThe perfect place to rent a bike for a ride in Central Park. You'll only have to cross a few blocks in heavy traffic before strolling down the paths of New York's green lung. Note that you will save a lot of money by booking your bike in advance on the Internet.
CITI BIKE
Read moreThese bikeshares are especially fun to ride on the quiet streets of Brooklyn. With nearly 750 stations and 1,000 bikes scattered throughout Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx and Brooklyn, you'll have no trouble finding one during your stay. Citi Bikes are an economical alternative to bike rentals. The fact that you can drop them off at any Citi Bike kiosk makes them especially convenient. Note that there are more and more electric bikes at the kiosks (26 cents per minute surcharge).
REVEL
Read moreAfter bikes, it's self-service scooters that are all the rage in New York! All electric, Revel's scooters were first launched in Brooklyn and Queens in 2018, before expanding to Manhattan and the Bronx in early 2021. Helmets are mandatory (you'll be asked for a selfie as proof!) and two helmets are provided with each rental. Note that scooters are not allowed on bike lanes or major bridges, and must not exceed 30 mph (about 50 km/h).