Eligibility for Fair Fares Program (increasing income eligibility to 150% of Federal Poverty Level)

Effective date: October 30, 2025

Proposed Rule Full Text
HRA-Proposed-Amendment-of-Fair-Fare-Rules.pdf

Adopted Rule Full Text
HRA-Final-Amendment-of-Fair-Fare-Rules-150-Percent-Final.pdf

Adopted rule summary:

The Fair Fares NYC Program helps New York City residents with low incomes manage their transportation costs by providing them with a 50% discount on public transportation. Eligible New York City residents receive a 50% discount on subway and eligible bus fares. Fair Fares can also provide 50% off MTA Access-A-Ride paratransit trips. Last year, the Fair Fares income level was raised from 120 percent of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to 145 percent. This proposed rule will further raise the income level to 150 percent of the FPL. Expansion of the Fair Fares program discount will assist low-income New Yorkers by improving access to daily needs such as jobs, education, healthcare, food, nature and recreation and foster equitable development and restoration of NYC post pandemic. Additionally, improved access addresses income disparities and allows for favorable quality of life outcomes for the lowest income New Yorkers.