 On all modes of transport except for NYC Ferry, all fare payments must be made using MetroCard or (except for express buses and subways) coins (excluding half-dollars and pennies).Both MetroCard and SmartLink are accepted on PATH; however, SmartLink cannot be used on any other transit system in New York City.Subways and (effective April 21, 2019) express buses within New York City only accept MetroCard as payment.