Under the recent New York City budget agreement, Fair Fares income eligibility has expanded from 150% to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. This change will make half-priced subway, bus, and Access-A-Ride fares available to an estimated 1.3 million working-age New Yorkers.The expansion is expected to take effect later this year.Research from the Community Service Society [...]

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 [...]

The NYC Fair Fares 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 (and including) the ages of 18 and 64;In a household that meets the income guidelines (100% FPL) for the Fair Fares NYC program;Not receiving full [...]