Extends the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's half fare rate program to persons receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance.
The bill amends the public authorities law to extend the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's half fare rate program to individuals receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This adjustment aims to provide transportation equity for low-income individuals who are eligible for SNAP but do not qualify for MTA reduced fares due to income guidelines. The program will offer a 50% discount on MTA fares, helping to alleviate public transportation costs for SNAP recipients.
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