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Press Release: Advocates Applaud NYC Council, Speaker Menin, for Fair Fares Expansion Proposal

April 2nd, 2026

Press Release

Advocates Applaud NYC Council, Speaker Menin, for Fair Fares Expansion Proposal

Council Budget includes large expansion of the program, essential reforms of the enrollment process,

April 2, 2025

New York - A statement from the leadership of the Community Service Society of New York, Riders Alliance, and the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA:

"The New York City Council has put forth a bold vision to make transit more affordable for the New Yorkers who need it most. As researched, Fair Fares is already essential for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers, but expanding benefits and reforming the enrollment process would take it from a good idea to a truly transformative program. Including New Yorkers at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level - to finally include those making minimum wage - is another necessary step we look forward to seeing. The Community Service Society, the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA, and Riders Alliance applaud Speaker Menin and Council Leadership for their willingness to put riders' needs first."

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