About reduced fares The reduced fare is half the base fare. For example, the base fare for subways and local buses is $2.75, so the reduced fare is $1.35. There is also a Reduced-Fare AutoGate MetroCard for riders who use mobility aids or have service animals.

How do you get a half price MetroCard?

Option 2: Apply in person

1. Visit our customer service center. The customer service center is open by appointment during the coronavirus pandemic. ...
2. Or apply in person at a MetroCard Bus or Van. Learn more and see scheduled locations.
3. What you need to bring. Bring two valid IDs.

What is the difference between full fare and reduced fare?

Reduced fares are half the cost of regular fares. Individuals apply and demonstrate eligibility by showing a Medicaid card or through a third-party authorizing agency.

What is a fair fare MetroCard?

Fair Fares NYC is a City program that helps low-income New Yorkers manage their transportation costs. Eligible New York City residents receive a 50% discount on subway and eligible bus fares, as well as Access-A-Ride paratransit trips.

How do I refill a fair fare MetroCard?

You can use cash at subway station booths and cash, debit card, credit card, or your EBT card at MTA MetroCard vending machines to add time or value to your Fair Fares NYC MetroCard. The MTA vending machines are located in subway stations throughout the City.

Fair Fares MetroCard Add Value/Time Demo

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How do I replace a fair fare MetroCard?

Log in to your ACCESS HRA Fair Fares NYC account. Click on the “Report Fair Fares NYC MetroCard Lost or Stolen” link and follow the instructions on the screen. Call 311 for assistance by phone.

How do I use a reduced fare MetroCard?

At a MetroCard Vending Machine

Insert your reduced-fare card into the MetroCard machine in stations. Refill it the way you normally would. When you get your card back, you can swipe it as usual and the reduced fare will be automatically applied.

Is LA Metro free right now?

Right now, Metro bus trips are technically free for all riders because the agency stopped collecting those fares amid the pandemic. ... Fares are currently being collected on Metro rail lines, so those trips will be free to eligible students — once they receive and register their TAP cards.

How do you get student discount on tap card?

Required Documents

1. Current report card; OR.
2. Current valid school ID; OR.
3. Class schedule with the total number of units and/or in-classroom hours; OR.
4. Official letter from school verifying enrollment.

Do college students get free MetroCards?

Schools distribute student MetroCards to eligible students at the beginning of each semester, and as needed during the school year.

How much is a 30 day unlimited MetroCard?

Cost: $33 (7-day) or $127 (30-day). You have unlimited swipes on the subway and local buses for either 7 or 30 days. Your MetroCard can only hold one Unlimited Ride refill at a time.

How do I get a senior subway card?

How to get a Reduced Fare TAP card for Seniors

1. Apply in person for a Reduced Fare TAP card. Get a temporary Reduced Fare TAP card right away at a Metro Customer Center. ...
2. Apply online for a Reduced Fare TAP card. ...
3. Seniors can purchase a one-way ride at a discount at our TAP vending machines.

Does OMNY work for seniors?

Following the completion of OMNY installation at all subway turnstiles and on buses, the MTA will gradually introduce all remaining fare options and programs, including reduced fares for seniors and customers with disabilities, student fares, and more. ... Additional info about OMNY is available at

Is the NYC subway free?

About subway fares and free transfers

Riding the subway costs $2.75 for most riders. If you're going to be riding often, an unlimited card might save you money. We have reduced-fare options for people 65 and older, people with disabilities, and low-income New Yorkers. See fare details.

Does NJ Transit have senior discounts?

When you ride with NJ TRANSIT's Reduced Fare Program, you can save 50% or more on a regular one-way fare. Who Can Use The Program? Special rates are available for senior citizens 62 years of age* or older and people with disabilities.

Are busses still free in LA?

September 22, 2021. During the pandemic, LA Metro buses have been fare-free. Some of the intended results from fareless buses have been realized — passengers don't need to tap or pay to board, resulting in contactless entry to protect bus drivers from COVID-19 and faster bus boarding times.

How much is a TAP card for a month?

The TAP CARD is a 'credit card sized' plastic card that you can use over and over throughout your visit. To use it, simply 'add fare to it' by buying fare ($1.75 for each single-ride you wish to make, $7 for each 'day pass' you want, $25 for each 'weekly pass'. or $100 for each 'monthly pass').

Is the LA Metro Safe?

Re: is the LA metro safe? The crime risk depends on neighborhood. The Blue Line and Green Line pass through some bad neighborhoods and there are sometimes problems with muggings in deserted stations. But if you are riding the busy Red Line between Hollywood and Downtown LA, the chance of a mugging is small.

How do I cancel my reduced fare MetroCard?

Reduced-Fare MetroCard.

Call 511 and we will deactivate your MetroCard and send you a new one with the remaining fare value at the time of deactivation. Allow two/three weeks to receive your replacement card. You can also file a claim online.

How do I transfer my MetroCard balance to another card?

All you need to do is go up to a Metrocard vending machine, insert your card after selecting either "Add Value" or "Add Time," and the machine will automatically recognize that your card is expired. It will transfer the balance to a new card, and you can then complete your transaction.

Why do NYC MetroCards expire?

The millions that the MTA collects each year from expired MetroCards is considered fare box revenue, which the MTA pumps back into its system. ... Ortiz added that MetroCards have an expiration date because wear and tear on the cards can eventually render their magnetic strips unusable.

How do I check my NYC MetroCard balance?

Checking Your NYC Metrocard Balance. Check your balance at the subway station booth reader. Locate a Metrocard booth reader and swipe your card in the corresponding slot. On the booth reader's screen, you can read information about your card's balance and expiration date.

How do I check my MetroCard balance online?

As of June 2015, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority does not offer a way to check MetroCard balances online. You also cannot add to your card online. Balance checks and adding money to the card must be done at a MetroCard vending machine or a subway station booth.