How does MTA Reduced-Fare Program work?

Service Reduced fare Availability Subway $1.45 All times Local buses, limited buses, Select Bus $1.45 All times Staten Island Railway $1.45 All times Express buses $3.50 All times except 6-10 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. on weekdays Long Island Railroad Up to 50% off peak fare All times except 6-10 a.m. weekdays (toward NYC) Metro-North Railroad Up to 50% off peak fare All times except 6-10 a.m. weekdays (toward NYC)

Am I eligible for MTA Reduced-Fare Program?

You qualify if you’re 65 or older OR have a disability that affects your ability to use public transportation. Disabilities that typically qualify include: Blindness or vision loss Deafness or hearing loss Mobility issues (difficulty walking, using stairs, or standing) Intellectual or cognitive disabilities Serious mental illness Physical disabilities

What do I need in order to apply to MTA Reduced-Fare Program?

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

How do I Apply to MTA Reduced-Fare Program?

Download and complete an application For people 65 and older For people with disabilities Include a passport-style photo Include a copy of a valid ID as proof of age For riders with disabilities, include documentation of a qualifying disability 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 at: Customer Service Centers at select accessible subway stations The Customer Service Center at 3 Stone St in Lower Manhattan on weekdays Mobile Sales vehicles in your neighborhood 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.

MTA Reduced-Fare Program

How it works

Reduced MTA fares are available for anyone 65+ or with a qualifying disability.

Service	Reduced fare	Availability
Subway	$1.45	All times
Local buses, limited buses, Select Bus	$1.45	All times
Staten Island Railway	$1.45	All times
Express buses	$3.50	All times except 6-10 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. on weekdays
Long Island Railroad	Up to 50% off peak fare	All times except 6-10 a.m. weekdays (toward NYC)
Metro-North Railroad	Up to 50% off peak fare	All times except 6-10 a.m. weekdays (toward NYC)

Eligibility requirements

You qualify if you’re 65 or older OR have a disability that affects your ability to use public transportation.

Disabilities that typically qualify include:

Blindness or vision loss
Deafness or hearing loss
Mobility issues (difficulty walking, using stairs, or standing)
Intellectual or cognitive disabilities
Serious mental illness
Physical disabilities

Required documents

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

How to apply

Download and complete an application
- For people 65 and older
- For people with disabilities
Include a passport-style photo
Include a copy of a valid ID as proof of age
For riders with disabilities, include documentation of a qualifying disability
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 at:

Customer Service Centers at select accessible subway stations
The Customer Service Center at 3 Stone St in Lower Manhattan on weekdays
Mobile Sales vehicles in your neighborhood

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.

Get help

Call 877-789-6669 or contact OMNY Customer Service online.

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Last Updated April 27, 2026

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