1. How it Works
Reduced fares are available for riders who are 65 or older or riders who have qualifying disabilities.
This table shows the reduced fares that you’ll pay:
| Transit type | Reduced fare | When |
| Subways, Staten Island Railway, and local, limited, and Select Bus Service Buses | $1.45 | All times of the day |
| Express bus trips | $3.50 | Anytime except during weekday peak periods (6-10 a.m. and 3-7 p.m.). |
| Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad | Up to 50% off the full one-way peak fare | Anytime except weekday mornings from 6 to 10 a.m. (if traveling in the direction of NYC terminals). See more info about railroad fares, including reduced fares. |
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More ways to get help with this program
Reduced-Fare MetroCard customers
- Call 511, say “MTA,” then say “Subway and Buses” and follow the prompts.
- You can also use your preferred relay service provider or the free 711 relay if you need.
- If you ride Bee-Line or NICE buses, you should continue to use your Reduced-Fare MetroCard until OMNY is available on these services. If you need a Reduced-Fare MetroCard to ride Bee-Line or NICE buses, call 511.
Reduced-Fare OMNY customers – Contact OMNY Customer Service online or by calling 877-789-6669 for questions about OMNY payments and transactions.
2. Determine your eligibility
You’re eligible if you are aged 65 or over, or have a qualifying disability including:
- Receiving Medicare benefits for any reason other than age
- Serious mental illness and receiving Supplemental Security Income
- Blindness
- Deafness or hearing loss
- Ambulatory disability
- Cognitive disability
- Other physical disability
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3. What you need to include
You will need one of these forms of ID to apply:
- Valid driver’s license (or legal equivalent) from any state
- Valid passport from any country
- IDNYC
- Birth certificate + photo ID
- Medicare card + photo ID
- Valid state photo ID
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4. How to apply
Apply by mail
- Download and complete an application.
- Include a passport-style photo – 2 inches by 1.5 inches.
- Include a copy of a valid ID as proof of age.
- For riders with disabilities, include documentation of a qualifying disability.
- A list is on page 5 of the application. An examiner will review this and might contact you for more information.
- Mail your application and documents to:
MTA New York City Transit
Attn: Reduced Fare Program
130 Livingston St
Brooklyn, NY 11201-9625
Apply in person
Apply in person at:
- Customer Service Centers at select subway stations. They are located in accessible stations and open 24/7.
- The Customer Service Center at 3 Stone St in Lower Manhattan on weekdays.
- Mobile Sales vehicles when they visit your neighborhood.
If you have a disability, you also need to bring documentation of your disability. A list is on page 5 of the Reduced-Fare application for people with disabilities.
If you’re 65 or older, you can sign up in person and get your new Reduced-Fare OMNY card the same day. If you have a disability, you can get in-person, individualized assistance.
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