On March 17, 2025, NYC commuters rallied at City Hall to advocate for expanding the Fair Fares program. This initiative offers transportation discounts to low-income residents but currently only serves those earning up to 145% of the federal poverty level. Advocates, including Brian Fritsch from the PCAC, argue that increasing the threshold to 200% would allow an additional 415,000 New Yorkers to access this critical support. The rally coincided with a budget hearing, highlighting the need for greater affordability in an area with high living costs and poverty rates.
The Fair Fares program in NYC aims to provide a transportation discount for those in need, but advocates push for expanding eligibility to more residents.
The current threshold for the Fair Fares program stands at 145% of the federal poverty level, limiting access significantly despite the high cost of living.
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