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Discounted fares are extended to seniors and people with disabilities who ride New York City's subways and buses, but denied to New Yorkers who rely on Access-A-Ride to go to work, school,...
Open enrollment launched Monday for the MTA's Fair Fares program, which will provide discounted MetroCards to New York City residents, between the ages of 18 and 64, below the federal...
When the New York City Transit Authority was created in July 1953, the fare was raised to 15 cents (equivalent to $1.71 in 2023) and a token was issued. [89] In 1970 the fare was raised to 30 cents. [90] This token is 23mm in diameter with a Y cut out, and is known as the "Large Y Cutout".
Travel is free for seniors card holders, but the card must still be validated for travel. Regular metroCARD - for all other passengers not eligible for discounted fares. Regular metroCARDs cost $5 to purchase and are subject to full priced fares. Student or concession metroCARDs cost $3.50, and are subject to discounted fares.
In 2022 the MBTA may be attempting to decrease the number of senior citizens in the Greater Boston area who will no longer be eligible for a reduced senior citizen fare or a senior citizen...
Reduced-fare customers were allowed to use OMNY starting in June 2022 using their own debit or credit cards which must be registered with OMNY. Reduced Fare OMNY cards are expected to be issued in late 2023. Full deployment to other New York City-area transit systems had been expected by 2023 but has been delayed.
When that occurs, the individual rides will remain in the background of the card. When the unlimited pass expires the individual trips will be available for use. †Discounted fares are offered to seniors 65 years or older. The disabled, military, and students are not included in PATH's reduced-fare program.
Students at universities throughout the New York City area, and the nation, could soon receive a 25 percent discount (or more) on their public-transit fare.
Here's When New Yorkers Can Sound Off On MTA's New Fare Hikes - New York City, NY - Virtual public comment sessions starting Dec. 1 give straphangers a chance to say yay or nay on a proposed 4 ...
A reduced fare program refers to special programs providing particular passengers with a discounted fare option for travel on a public transport system. In the United States, public transportation systems that receive federal funding are required to offer, at minimum, half fares to the elderly and handicapped persons during off peak travel. [1]