Bill > S02147

This bill amends the New York Public Authorities Law to establish a "two free transfers policy" for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), allowing riders who pay a single fare on a pay-per-ride MetroCard to receive two automatic free transfers within a two-hour period. These transfers can be between subway and bus routes, or between buses owned and operated by the authority, at no additional cost to the rider. Importantly, the bill specifies that the MTA cannot fund this policy from its own operating or capital budgets, and can only implement the policy using funds specifically appropriated by the state of New York. The policy is designed to provide more flexibility and affordability for transit riders by allowing them to switch between different modes of public transportation without paying multiple fares. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2147