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FairFaresNYC is a one-year program designed to help low-income New York City residents ages 18 to 34 save on transportation costs with a 50% discount on MetroCards! It’s a great way to make getting around the city more affordable. Plus, it even includes discounts for paratransit rides! <\/h6>\n

 
\nTo be eligible, you need to be between 18 and 64 years old. If your child is under 18, don’t worry\u2014students get a discounted MetroCard through their schools. And for those over 64, you can get the MTA senior discount metro card program. For more information on discounts for seniors go to https:\/\/www.mta.info\/fares\/reduced-fare<\/a>.
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\nIn addition, your income needs to be at or below 145% of the federal poverty line, which you can check in the table below. Your immigration status will not affect your eligibility for Fair Fares.
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\nKeep in mind that SSI payments, unemployment benefits, pensions, and retirement count as income, but SNAP payments does not. Take note that only the head of the household can receive the Fair Fares discount, but if other adult family members need help with transportation costs, they can apply on their own as well.
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Household Size<\/strong><\/th>\nIncome<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n$22,692.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n$30,667.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n$38,642.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\n$46,617.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n$54,592.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\n$62,560.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\n$70,542.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\n$78,517.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

 
\nHow to Apply<\/strong>
\nWhen you’re ready to apply, simply download the ACCESS HRA Mobile App<\/a> to submit any required documents. If everything checks out, you\u2019ll receive your MetroCard in the mail within 2-3 weeks. Before that you will not need to do an interview. If you cannot apply online, just call 311 or DSS at 718-557-1399.
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\nA fast-track enrollment is available to the head of the household that is receiving SNAP or cash assistance. During the application process, the income verification part will be omitted.
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\nPara-Transit Rides<\/em>
\nAlso, please note that you can\u2019t combine a paratransit discount with a bus\/subway discount at the same time. All para-transit rides get the same 50% discount. If you’re already a Fair Fares NYC customer and are enrolled in Access-A-Ride, you can activate this discount by logging into nyc.gov\/accessfairfares<\/a> and updating your account.
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\nFor more information on the Access-A-Ride program go to www.mta.info\/accessibility\/access-a-ride<\/a>.
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\nMore Information<\/strong>
\nDiscount cards are active for a year, so don\u2019t forget to renew it after that. If you need to replace a MTA damaged or lost card, feel free to visit any Fair Fares NYC location. You can find an office at www.nyc.gov\/site\/fairfares\/contact-us<\/a>.And if you need help with more information, just call 311 or DSS on 718-557-1399.
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\nFor more details on eligibility, check out www.nyc.gov\/site\/fairfares<\/a>
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