The new discount for LIRR riders comes as the MTA discontinues another discount program when new fares go into effect Sunday.
The MTA announced the LIRR Far Rockaway station will now be part of the CityTicket, which gives riders a discount if they ride inside NYC. Reporter Tom Negovan has more.The MTA announced Tuesday that the LIRR Far Rockaway station will now be part of the CityTicket, which gives LIRR riders a discount if they ride the commuter railroad inside NYC.
"This is something that we have wanted to do for such a long time," said LIRR Interim President Cathy Rinaldi. "But we had to wait for the technology to catch up." "Southeast Queens has long been neglected by our public transit system, the journey to Manhattan can take hours," said Selvena Brooks-Powers, Chair of the City Council Transportation Committee.The new discount for LIRR riders comes as the MTA discontinues another discount program whenLIRR's 20-Trip Ticket, which costs about 20% less than the current cost of 20 peak trips, is being eliminated.
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