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Fair Fares NYC (FFNYC) | NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)

1. How it Works

Fair Fares NYC helps low-income New Yorkers save 50% on public transportation, including subway fares, eligible bus fares, and Access-A-Ride paratransit trips. Options for subways and buses include Pay-Per-Ride, 7-Day (Weekly), and 30-Day (Monthly) Unlimited Ride.

Access-A-Ride customers do not use a Fair Fares NYC MetroCard. Instead, their discounts are applied automatically.

You should receive a Fair Fares NYC MetroCard in the mail within three weeks if your application is approved.

2. Determine Your Eligibility

You may be eligible if you answer “yes” to these questions:

  • Do you live in New York City?

  • Are you 18-64 years old?

  • Do you have a household income at or below these amounts?

  • If your household size is 1, your yearly income must be at or below $18,072.

  • If your household size is 2, your yearly income must be at or below $24,528.

  • If your household size is 3, your yearly income must be at or below $30,984.

  • If your household size is 4, your yearly income must be at or below $37,440.

  • If your household size is 5, your yearly income must be at or below $43,896.

  • If your household size is 6, your yearly income must be at or below $50,352.

  • If your household size is 7, your yearly income must be at or below $56,808.

  • If your household size is 8, your yearly income must be at or below $63,264.

  • If your household size is 9, your yearly income must be at or below $69,720.

  • If your household size is 10, your yearly income must be at or below $76,176.

  • If your household size is 11, your yearly income must be at or below $82,632.

  • If your household size is 12, your yearly income must be at or below $89,088.

  • If your household size is 13, your yearly income must be at or below $95,544.

  • If your household size is 14, your yearly income must be at or below $102,000.

3. What You Need to Include

You will need documents that prove your identity, age, residency, and income. See the Fair Fares NYC List of Suggested Documentation.

4. How to Apply

Here are your options:

Apply Online:

• Apply online at nyc.gov/fairfares and then download the ACCESS HRA mobile app to submit required documents.

Apply in Person:

• Apply in person at a Fair Fares NYC office.

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