Bill > S07608

This bill amends the transportation law to expand eligibility for statewide mass transportation operating assistance by allowing microtransit services outside of cities with over one million residents to receive funding, regardless of the size of vehicles used. The bill defines "microtransit service" as a technology-driven, on-demand transportation option that uses dynamic routing and a managed fleet of multi-passenger vehicles. Currently, such services might be limited in their ability to receive state operating assistance, but this bill would create a more inclusive framework for supporting flexible, technology-enabled transportation services in less populous areas. By defining microtransit services and explicitly stating their funding eligibility, the legislation aims to support innovative and adaptable public transportation solutions that can better serve communities with more flexible routing and on-demand capabilities.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7608