Fair Fares has made transit more affordable for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers since 2019 with half-priced MetroCards for those living at or below the federal poverty level, but can still do much more to help those struggling to afford their basic needs amidst the city’s ongoing affordability crisis.

Right now, the income threshold to qualify for Fair Fares stands at $14,580 for individuals and $30,000 for families of four. That leaves many New Yorkers who are working and living in poverty unable to benefit from Fair Fares.

Join us for an Organizing Meeting on Thursday, March 23 at Riders Alliance Office (or virtually, via Zoom) to prepare our campaign plan for this year’s city budget season to raise the income threshold for Fair Fares eligibility to cover families making up to $60,000 a year.