The Fair Fares NYC program seeks to provide free transit for New Yorkers at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. Currently, only 360,000 of 1 million eligible individuals are enrolled. Advocates propose broader reforms, including half-price fares for those earning up to 300% of the poverty level and automatic enrollment for public benefit recipients. The expanded program would cost $300 million, benefiting 1 million individuals below the 150% threshold and 1.1 million below the 300% threshold.
"The proposal would make buses, subways and Access-A-Ride free for New Yorkers living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level, or $23,940 annually for a single person."
"Currently, more than 360,000 of roughly 1 million eligible New Yorkers are enrolled in Fair Fares, which provides a 50% discount on subway and bus fares."
"Transportation advocates are calling for broader transit affordability reforms, including half-price fares for working-class New Yorkers earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level."
"An expanded Fair Fares program would cost $300 million, covering free transportation for 1 million New Yorkers below the 150% poverty line and half-price fares for 1.1 million riders below the 300% threshold."
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