Transportation
Fair Fares NYC
Citywide
50% discount on subway, eligible buses, SIR, Roosevelt Island Tram and Access-A-Ride for low-income New Yorkers.
Transportation in NYC
Transportation help includes free MetroCards or OMNY fare, Fair Fares NYC and rides to appointments. Fair Fares gives eligible New Yorkers with low incomes half-price subway and bus fare.
Tip: many reentry programs hand out fare to cover the trip to your first appointments, so ask when you call any program in this directory.
8 services across the five boroughs
Transportation
NYC TLC Accessible Dispatch
Citywide
Wheelchair-accessible yellow and green taxi dispatch across NYC and airports at no extra cost to passengers; book by phone, website or app.
Transportation
MTA Access-A-Ride
Citywide
Paratransit for people unable to use bus or subway for some or all trips; also fare discounts for people with disabilities. 511 for MTA info.
Transportation
MTA Reduced-Fare Program
Citywide
Half-price fares for people 65+ and people with qualifying disabilities.
Transportation
Citi Bike - Reduced Fare
Citywide
Discounted annual Citi Bike membership for NYCHA residents and SNAP recipients.
Transportation
NYC Department of Transportation - Parking Permits for People with Disabilities
Citywide
Provides information and the application for obtaining a special parking permit for disabled residents. Call for more information, including eligibility requirements.
Benefits & Financial Help
NYC Public Schools - Student OMNY Cards
Citywide
Provides eligible NYC public school students free OMNY Card tapto-go passes for the subway and city buses. Cards are good for 4 rides a day, 24 hours a day, all year long, including weekends, holidays, and summer break.
Benefits & Financial Help
NYS Commission for the Blind (NYSCB)
Citywide
Provides information on financial resources and vocational training. Help with transportation and use of Braille is available.