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Millions of New Yorkers struggle to pay the cost of MTA subways and buses – many report having to choose between a meal and a MetroCard.
Riders Alliance fought to win Fair Fares in 2019, which provides half-price MetroCards for some low-income New Yorkers. But right now, Fair Fares only covers people earning less than $13,000 annually!
Expanding Fair Fares eligibility to 200% of the federal poverty line would accommodate families of four earning up to $60,000 who urgently need relief. It would help hundreds of thousands of low-income families who are stretched financially as costs continue to rise.
We’re calling on Mayor Adams to expand Fair Fares today so that all New Yorkers can afford to ride!