Access-A-Ride – ACCESS NYC

1. How it Works

If you have a disability that makes it hard to use accessible buses or the subway, you can apply for Access-A-Ride. AAR operates 24/7, 365 days a year, throughout the five boroughs of NYC. A vehicle, specific to your needs, will pick you up and take you to your destination.

The price is the same as full fare on public transportation
AAR may take up to 21 days to process your application after your in-person assessment
A subscription service is available if you travel to the same places at the same time of day at least once each week
Some customers require the assistance of a personal care attendant (PCA) who performs personal duties that drivers are not allowed to do during travel. Personal care attendants ride for free
Some AAR customers may request an AAR MetroCard that can be used for four free public transportation rides a day on public buses and trains

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2. How to Apply

2. How to apply

Here are your options.

Make an appointment by calling 877-337-2017 and pressing 1 when prompted.
When you schedule your appointment, let the staff know if you need:
1. material in large print, Braille, or recorded format
2. a sign language interpreter
3. a personal care attendant to travel with you
4. telephonic interpretation services
After you book your appointment you will get an application package in the mail. The package will include the application, a letter about your appointment, and instructions on round-trip transportation to the testing center.
1. When scheduling transportation, mention if you are traveling with a personal care attendant.
Call 877-337-2017 (prompt #1) if you haven’t received your AAR eligibility by mail.

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Access-A-Ride (AAR) | NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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