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NY S03854
NY S03854Establishes a discount fare rate of no less than 25% for full-time undergraduate students attending an accredited college who utilize the New York city transit system, including railroad, subway and/or omnibus services.
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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to rates of fare on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
AI Summary
This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to establish a mandatory fare discount program for full-time undergraduate students attending accredited colleges. Specifically, the bill mandates that the MTA and its subsidiary corporations provide a transit fare discount of at least 25% off the regular fare for these students. The discount would be available during all hours of MTA service, including railroad, subway, and omnibus services, and would not be restricted to off-peak hours. The MTA chairman is tasked with creating and implementing the necessary rules and regulations to put this discount program into effect. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of January following its passage into law, which aims to make public transportation more affordable and accessible for college students in New York City by reducing their transit costs by at least a quarter of the standard fare.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 01/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3854 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S03854&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S03854 |
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