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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Transit advocates call out Mamdani for leaving Fair Fares expansion out of preliminary budget | amNewYork

The preliminary budget appears to contain no expansion of the Fair Fares program, despite the recent fare hike, the struggle 1 in 5 riders face to afford the fare, and the dilemma too many New Yorkers face between the fare, other necessities, and the risk of arrest just to get around, said Riders Alliance spokesperson Danny Pearlstein in a Tuesday statement.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

Free buses may come to NYC for five weeks during the World Cup

New Yorkers may soon be able to hop on a bus without tapping a credit card or OMNY card -at least for a few weeks. According to the New York Daily News , Mayor Zohran Mamdani is pushing for a five-week pilot program that would make buses free during this summer's FIFA World Cup , turning one of his signature campaign promises into a high-profile test run just as the city prepares for a massive influx of visitors.
New York City
New York City
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Citi Bike prices are increasing... again.

Citi Bike raises per-minute e-bike rates and annual membership fees citing tariffs, expansion, and higher operating costs, effective January 2026.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Bargain transit: Here's how to commute for free or cheaply in NYC

CityTicket lets New Yorkers ride LIRR and Metro-North within NYC for $5 off-peak and $7 peak, saving riders more than $100 million.
New York City
fromNewsday
6 months ago

MTA's fare hike for subways, buses, gets questioned, criticized by riders at first public hearing

Proposed MTA fare and toll increases, including ending the 30-day unlimited pass, risk worsening fare evasion by making transit less affordable.
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