Bill > A05793

This bill requires transportation authorities that provide paratransit services (specialized transportation for people with disabilities who cannot use standard public transit) to offer fares at the same rate for all eligible individuals, regardless of their ability to use standard public buses and subways. Specifically, the bill amends the public authorities law by adding a new provision that mandates that paratransit services must be priced equally for individuals with disabilities or health conditions, whether they can use traditional public transportation or not. This means that a person with a disability who can partially use buses or subways would pay the same fare as someone who requires paratransit services for all of their trips. The bill will go into effect 90 days after it becomes law, which aims to ensure more equitable and consistent pricing for transportation services for individuals with disabilities.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5793