The NYC MTA consists of the New York City buses, subways, and ferries. The Fair Fares NYC is a city program created to help New Yorkers with low incomes manage their transportation costs. Using the Fair Fares NYC MetroCard, eligible New York City residents receive a 50% discount ($1.45) on subway and eligible bus fares:
- Individuals 65 years or older
- A yearly income under $14,580
- Receiving disability from MEDICARE
NYC and the MTA have recently approved five bus routes in each of the boroughs for free rides to begin before September 2023. The program will run at least six months:
- Bx18 A/B (Bronx)
- B60 (Brooklyn)
- M116 (Manhattan)
- Q4 LCL/LTD (Queens)
- S46/96 (Staten Island)