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How can I get a free MetroCard in NYC?
Submit your application online and then download the ACCESS HRA mobile app to add required documents. You should get a Fair Fares NYC MetroCard in the mail within three weeks of approval of your application.
Do NYC students get free MetroCards?
Full-fare MetroCards are available to students living at least half a mile from school who aren’t eligible for school bus service. They’re good for at least three trips a day between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
How can I get a discount on my MetroCard?
Option 2: Apply by mail
- Download and complete an application. For people 65 and older.
- Include a passport-style photo. It should be 2 inches by 1.5 inches.
- Include a copy of a valid ID as proof of age.
- For riders with disabilities, include proof of a qualifying disability.
- Mail your application and documents to us.
How much is unlimited MetroCard?
Cost: $33 (7-day) or $127 (30-day). You have unlimited swipes on the subway and local buses for either 7 or 30 days. Your MetroCard can only hold one Unlimited Ride refill at a time. You can’t pause an unlimited ride card once you’ve started using it.
Can you get a MetroCard on your phone?
Now compatible with your Android device using Google Pay! SmarTrip in Apple Wallet or Google Pay allows you a contactless way to quickly purchase a transit card to pay for a train, bus or parking wherever SmarTrip is accepted.
What is OMNY MTA?
OMNY is the MTA’s new fare payment system. With OMNY, you can use your own contactless card or smart device to make fare payments and enter the system. OMNY will combine fare payments and mobile ticketing across subways, buses, and commuter rail.
Do you have to pay for NYC Bus?
Five-month free ride is over — MTA to resume collecting fares on NYC local buses. Local buses have been free since March 23, when the agency blocked off areas near bus drivers with yellow chains to help them social distance from riders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How do I Use my Metrocard on the subway?
MetroCard Vending Machines in subway stations accept cash, credit and debit card. You can also apply for an EasyPay account. EasyPay lets you link your credit or debit card to your Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically as you use it.
Does Medicaid pay for New York City metro cards?
Medicaid beneficiaries in New York City who are able to use mass transit can receive a pre-paid Metrocard for this purpose. Medicaid enrolled facilities and practitioners may voluntarily participate in a web-based application established by the Department of Health called PTAR.
How do I apply for a reduced fare MetroCard?
How to apply for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard The application is free. You can apply in person or by mail. When you apply, you can use the EasyPay option for automatic refills. (You can also do this later.) If you don’t have your card with you, you can still get a reduced fare when you pay with cash.
How do I get a metro disability ID?
Metro Disability ID Application Process An application is required to obtain a Metro Disability ID. The Metro Disability ID card is free. An initial card will be issued without a waiting period if you qualify and meet the eligibility criteria.