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MTA Reduced-Fare MetroCard Program
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) program lets you pay a reduced fare to travel on New York City’s public subways and buses. This discount is also available for travel on the Long Island Rail Road and bus, Staten Island Railway, and Metro-North Railroad. Some railways and buses do not accept Reduced-Fare MetroCard Program during weekday rush hours.
The Reduced-Fare MetroCard will have your name and picture on it. You can use it to buy unlimited rides or pay-per-ride.
How do I apply?
To apply for this program, please print and fill out the application form and send it back to the program. You can also get an application from any bus operator, token booth clerk, the Department for the Aging, MTA Service Center, MetroCard Bus or Van, or by calling the NYC Transit at: (718) 243-4999 or (212) MetroCard.
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Get Help from a Benefits Enrollment Center
Start Enrollment or Ask Questions
A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.
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