City Council seeks expansion of Fair Fares transit discount to 650,000 more New Yorkers: report | amNewYork
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The City Council's proposed expansion of the Fair Fares half-priced MetroCard would benefit some 650,000 additional low-income New Yorkers, enabling more access to transportation.
Raising the threshold to 200% of the federal poverty line would enable 650,000 more New Yorkers to sign up, positively impacting the lives of hundreds of thousands.
Fair Fares expansion to those making less than $30,120 per year and families earning less than $62,400 annually would provide financial relief for essential needs.
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