Transit Advocates Push for Expansion of Fair Fares Program
One day after the New York City Council backed a plan to expand the Fair Fares NYC program, transit advocates took their message directly to riders across the five boroughs. The proposal would make buses, subways and Access-A-Ride free for New Yorkers living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level, and provide half-price fares for those earning up to 300% of the poverty level. Advocates say expanding Fair Fares would also address fare evasion and reduce punitive measures such as summonses, fines and arrests.