New Yorkers will now be able to apply for reduced transit fares using an IDNYC municipal identification card, potentially opening up half-price fares for scores of low-income and immigrant New Yorkers, the MTA announced on Thursday.
The announcement means those with an IDNYC — which is available to anyone over 10 years of age who supplies proof of residency, regardless of their immigration status — can apply for the MTA’s half-price fares on subways and buses available to seniors and people with disabilities. The move also allows passengers on Access-a-Ride, a subscription service for disabled New Yorkers, to use IDNYC to establish their identity when boarding.
