Everything transit riders won in this year’s state budget
In a turbulent and challenging state budget year, riders came together to win monumental changes toward improving the lives of everyday New Yorkers with more convenient and affordable public transit.
Riders win more service in the state budget!
On Thursday, Governor Hochul announced that this year's state budget will include funding for more frequent off-peak, evening, and weekend subway service and more than a billion dollars in new, sustainable funding to keep MTA running.
It’s time to expand Fair Fares
Fair Fares has proven to be a lifeline for many of our most vulnerable neighbors. Now, we’re calling on Mayor Adams to unlock the true potential of Fair Fares by increasing the income threshold to allow New Yorkers making up to 200% of the federal poverty level to apply.
We’re looking for a Grassroots Organizing Fellow!
Are you a talented organizer looking to gain more hands on experience in base building, leadership development, and campaign organizing? Consider applying for the grassroots organizing fellowship track of the Johnson Justice Fellowship with Riders Alliance!
Win a free MetroCard by entering our Horrifying Headways Contest!
Today, we’re kicking off the Riders Alliance Horrifying Headways Contest, where we’re calling on riders to post pictures of their bus or subway headways (wait times) from their stops. The winners will receive free monthly unlimited MetroCard (and the satisfaction of getting us one step closer to #6MinuteService)!