Bill > A09361

This bill directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), a public transit agency serving New York City, to establish a free bus fare program specifically for high school students in New York City. Under this new provision, all high school students enrolled in accredited public or non-public high schools will be able to ride MTA buses without paying a fare. The free bus service will be available daily between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and will not be restricted to off-peak hours or limited by any additional time constraints set by the MTA or its subsidiary corporations. The MTA's chair will be responsible for developing and implementing the necessary rules and regulations to put this free bus fare program into effect. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of January following its passage into law, which will help make transportation more accessible and affordable for high school students in New York City.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9361