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Expanded Access to NYC Fair Fares: Increased Income Guidelines

Published on January 7, 2025 by Leslie Bailey

Effective Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the income guideline for the NYC Fair Fares program has increased from 120% FPL to 145% FPL, expanding access to more households.

The program provides a 50% discount on public transportation to eligible low-income New Yorkers.

New York City (NYC) residents may be eligible for Fair Fares NYC if they are:

  • Between the ages of 18 and 64;

  • In a household that meets the income guidelines (145% FPL) for the Fair Fares NYC program;

  • Not receiving full carfare from the Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration (DSS/HRA) or any other NYC agency; and,

  • Not currently participating or eligible to participate in any other transportation discount program.

Using Fair Fares

To use Fair Fares, eligible individuals will receive a Fair Fares NYC MetroCard which can be used on the subway and eligible bus fares.  Pay-Per-Ride, 7-Day (Weekly) and 30-Day (Monthly) Unlimited Ride options are all available for those using the Fair Fares MetroCard on subways and eligible buses.

Application

Benefits Plus Online Subscribers can learn more about Fair Fares under Support Services, Transportation Services, Fair Fares.


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