In an effort to encourage New Yorkers to get back on subways, buses, and trains -- particularly following the sharp decline in ridership due to the pandemic -- the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced a pilot fare program that is "more affordable, more flexible and more fair." — NBC New York
The fare capping pilot will feature free, unlimited rides after 12 OMNY taps, New York’s contactless fare payment system that will replace the MetroCard on the New York City subway in 2023. Under this program, no OMNY user would pay more than $33 per week, which is the current price of a seven-day unlimited-ride MetroCard. The pilot will last for at least four months starting February 25th for commuter rail tickets and the 28th for New York City Transit.
This move is a major shift from a beleaguered MTA, which has faced service cuts and proposed fare increases throughout the pandemic. The MTA will evaluate the program’s impact and customer experience, and if successful, the agency may extend or even make the fare cap permanent.
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