How to get a 50% discount on travel on the subway and buses in New York: terms of the Fair fares program
'27.03.2024'
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New Yorkers who meet certain criteria can receive a 50% discount on subway and bus fares as part of the city's Fair Fares program, reports Pix11.
Only New York City residents between the ages of 18 and 64 can apply for a discounted MetroCard. A person must earn less than $18 annually to qualify for the discount card.
For a family of two, this maximum income is $24, for a family of three - $528. And what you need to know about the work of the subway in New York, read our material.
Register
On March 28, registration events will take place throughout the city, including:
- Bronx: 161 St-Yankee Stadium B/D/4 station from 9:00 to 12:00;
- Brooklyn: Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr B/D/N/Q/R/2/3/4/5 from 9:00 to 12:00;
- Manhattan: 116 St 6 station from 14:30 to 17:30;
- Queens: Jackson Station Hts-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway E/F/R/7 from 9:00 to 12:00;
- Staten Island: St. George SIR from 9:00 to 12:00.
According to the Department of Housing, the median income for a New York City family of two in 2023 was $113, and for a three-person family it was $000.
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According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Fair Fares criteria are based on federal standards that set the 2024 poverty threshold at $15 for individuals and $060 for a family of three.
In 2023, the program was expanded to cover more New Yorkers. Supporters of the program, including City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, have called for Fair Fares to reach even more local residents by relaxing income requirements.
“These investments will not only benefit eligible New Yorkers, but will also make our city a better place for everyone. The program will help those who commute to work or school,” city officials said.
