Extends the MTA half fare rate program to SNAP recipients in New York.

The bill proposes to amend the public authorities law to extend the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's half fare rate program to persons enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP provides low-income individuals and families with financial support to purchase groceries. The bill aims to assist SNAP recipients, who often live paycheck to paycheck, by offering them a 50% discount on MTA fares, thereby alleviating their public transportation costs. The MTA currently offers reduced fares to those who are 65 or older or have qualifying disabilities.

Extends the MTA half fare rate program to SNAP recipients in New York.

The bill proposes to amend the public authorities law to extend the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's half fare rate program to persons enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP provides low-income individuals and families with financial support to purchase groceries. The bill aims to assist SNAP recipients, who often live paycheck to paycheck, by offering them a 50% discount on MTA fares, thereby alleviating their public transportation costs. The MTA currently offers reduced fares to those who are 65 or older or have qualifying disabilities.