"Fair Fares has been a lifeline for working New Yorkers, and expanding it is the best way to make the city's transit system more accessible for those least able to afford the fare."
"The Council is making a significant Fair Fares expansion among our top priorities in a budget that is fiscally responsible and invests directly in New Yorkers."
"Riders and advocates have been clear that this program is the best, most accessible pathway to increasing transit access, combating the affordability crisis, and ensuring high-quality service."
The City Council aims to provide free subway and bus fares to over one million New Yorkers living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. This proposal is part of a significant expansion of the Fair Fares program, which currently offers half-price fares to this demographic. City Council Speaker Julie Menin emphasizes that expanding Fair Fares will enhance transit accessibility for those who struggle to afford fares. The proposal also includes efforts to increase participation through automatic enrollment, though it does not extend half-priced fares to those earning between 150% and 300% of the poverty level.
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