Mental Health Services
Reduced-Fare MetroCard Program for People with Disabilities
Currently, the fare on New York City Transit subways and local buses is $2. Reduced fare is half fare ($1) or less with Reduced-Fare MetroCard discounts. If you are 65 years of age or older or have a disability that qualifies for the Reduced Fare, you are eligible to apply.
The MTA Reduced-Fare MetroCard is personalized with YOUR NAME and photograph and works the same as a regular MetroCard. You can buy unlimited rides or you can pay-per-ride.
Reduced-fares are also available with any of the following forms of identification:
- NYC Department of the Aging ID card
- Medicare card (Medicaid card not accepted)
- Access-A-Ride ID card
- MTA Reduced-Fare ID card (pre-1995)
Reduced-fare benefits are available on:
- MTA New York City Transit subways and local buses
- MTA Bus
- NYC Transit and MTA Bus express buses offer reduced fares during non-rush hours only
- MTA Long Island Bus
- MTA Long Island Rail Road and the MTA Metro-North Railroad anytime except weekday rush hours to New York City terminals
The Reduced-Fare MetroCard works the same as a regular MetroCard, allowing you to either buy unlimited rides or pay-per-ride. To qualify for the program, you must either be receiving Medicare benefits for any reason other than age, have a serious mental illness and be receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits, or have a disability such as mental retardation or other mental capacity impairment. Visit the MTA online to find out if you or someone you know is eligible for the MTA Reduced-Fare MetroCard Program for People with Disabilities.
Important Phone Numbers:
Reduced Fare MetroCard
M–F, 9AM–5PM |
718-243-4999
(TTY) 718-596-8273 |
Mail&Ride
Account Service Center
Visually Impaired Balance Information |
877-323-RIDE
877-323-7433
1-800-861-9614 |
| Useful Phone Numbers |
Very Important Update:
On Friday, March 3, 2006, MTA New York City Transit's Travel Information and Reduced-Fare MetroCard service centers are moving to Lower Manhattan. As of Monday, March 6, you can visit the office at: 3 Stone Street in Lower Manhattan.
By Subway:
4 or 5 to Bowling Green
R or W to Whitehall Street
1 to South Ferry
By Bus:
M1 M6, M9, or M15 to South Ferry
