Starting this week, the MTA is trying something different: launching a limited fare-free buses pilot on five routes. We’ve never done anything like this
before, barring a brief interruption to fare payments during COVID. But this administration isn’t afraid to try new things in the name of transit equity – and with the necessary funding secured by Governor Hochul and the State Legislature in this year’s budget, we decided to go for it.
These routes collectively serve nearly 44,000 daily riders. To avoid confusion for them – and for riders on the hundreds of still paid routes – the free buses will be clearly marked “Fare Free” with green and black destination signage, digital displays and decals inside those buses. Covers will also be installed on the farebox and on OMNY readers. I’ll remind participants that free transfers to other buses or the subway will not be part of the pilot, which will last for six months to a year.
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