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Fair Fares Expands to Help More New Yorkers | New York City News
The city just expanded its Fair Fares program, slashing transit costs for 340,000 more New Yorkers by raising eligibility to 200% of the federal poverty line — potentially saving riders up to $910 a year. While advocates cheer this win, critics say even full-time minimum wage earners may still fall just short of qualifying. With automatic enrollment for social service recipients on the horizon, the city’s focus now shifts to how to make transit truly affordable for everyone — and whether privacy concerns will hold it back. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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