Concessional NYC Subway passes can now be obtained online: how to do it

Applying for a discount MetroCard is now easier than ever. On December 20, the New York Transportation Administration (MTA) announced the launch of online portal to apply for preferential MetroCards. The cards give the right to travel to city ​​buses and the metro for half the cost. They are received by seniors and New Yorkers with disabilities. Silive.

“Customer friendliness and social justice are two key factors in bringing passenger numbers back to pre-pandemic levels,” said Craig Cipriano, interim president of New York City Transit.

Prior to the launch of a new online portal, from those who wanted to apply for a preferential Metrocard, was required to submit an application by mail or in person (at the Customer Service Center in Lower Manhattan or at points of sale of travel cards).

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MTA launched an online portal earlier this month and has already received over 800 online applications.

“The initial responses were great, with hundreds of customers filling in since launch,” Cipriano said.

Residents with concessional MetroCards are charged $ 1,35 for all metro and local bus rides. This fee is half the standard $ 2,75 rate.

Discount MetroCard holders also pay half the fare on city express buses, excluding travel during peak hours on weekdays, 6 am-10am and 15pm-19pm.

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