Fair fares is unfair for disabled New Yorkers, lawyers say
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Attorneys from the New York Lawyers for the Public Interest have criticized the city for excluding Access-A-Ride from the Fair Fares program.
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Queens residents swipe it forward to help commuters in a pinch
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Anyone who routinely rides the rails has seen someone standing just outside the turnstiles, asking for a swipe as commuters exit.
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Fair Fares helps low-income riders without burdening public infrastructure, study shows
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Reducing transit fares by way of programs such as the city’s Fair Fares initiative greatly benefits low-income residents without overcrowding transit.
Read MoreStation desolation: Queens has NYC’s least-used subway stops
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It’s hard to imagine a quiet subway station in a borough of approximately 2.3 million.
Read MoreMTA proposes expanding full-fare MetroCard program for K-12 students
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The MTA Board is expected to vote on a proposal Wednesday that would give full-fare MetroCards to students who currently have half-fare MetroCards.
Read MoreThousands of commuters rely on dollar vans, NYC’s other transit system
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There’s a lesser known, but equally important, mode of transportation in Southeast Queens.
Read MoreMTA fare hike: what to expect when rates jump
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Prices increased for a 30-day unlimited MetroCard and a 7-day unlimited MetroCard.
Read MoreHere’s How to Choose the Best Metrocard For Your Commute
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Ahead of the April 21 MTA fare hikes, find out if it’s worth it to shell out for an unlimited-ride MetroCard or just pay per ride.
Read MoreMTA: Say Goodbye to the MetroCard Bonus, But Transit Fare Will Stay the Same
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Riders will also have to say goodbye to MetroCard bonuses, the break on fares that comes when they refill their cards with $5.50 or more.
Read MoreRiders Alliance Pushes de Blasio to Release Fair Fares Plan
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The Fair Fares program is costing the city approximately $100 million, yet few people know about it, advocates said.
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