Bill > A06406

This bill amends the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) weekend reduced fare program to ensure that passengers traveling to and from the East New York station can benefit from discounted fares. Currently, the LIRR offers reduced fares on weekends between 12:01 AM Saturday and 11:59 AM Sunday at certain stations. The bill explicitly makes it unlawful for the LIRR to exclude travelers from East New York station from these reduced fares when traveling to or from other locations within New York City. The legislation aims to ensure that passengers are not disadvantaged by the geographical location of their starting or ending point, guaranteeing that all trips within the specified weekend timeframe receive the same reduced fare, regardless of the specific stations involved. The bill will take effect on the first day of January following its passage into law, providing clear guidance to the LIRR about extending weekend reduced fares to include the East New York station.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6406