Where to get discounted MetroCards in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- MTA riders who are 65 and older enrolling in the Reduced-Fare program can now receive their new MetroCards on the same day from a Customer Service Center, the MTA announced on Monday.
The Reduced-Fare program is also available to riders with qualifying disabilities. Station agents at Customer Service Centers will issue temporary Reduced-Fare cards while applications are processed.
Reduced-Fare MetroCards are valid for two years. Customers can reload the cards with either value or time.
The MetroCards will be available for pickup at the following Customer Service Centers:
- 34 St – Penn Station
- 125 St
- 161 St-Yankee Stadium
- 168 St
- Atlantic Av – Barclays Ctr
- Coney Island – Stillwell Av
- Fordham Rd
- Flushing – Main St
- Fulton St
- Jackson Hts – Roosevelt Av
- Myrtle – Wyckoff
- St. George SIR
- Sutphin Blvd – Archers Av – JFK Airport
- Times Sq – 42 St
Riders with Reduced-Fare MetroCards get 50% off the following rides:
- Local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses at all times of the day for eligible customers.
- Express bus trips anytime except during weekday peak periods, 6 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 7 p.m.
- Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North rides, except weekday mornings from 6 to 10 a.m. if traveling in the direction of NYC terminals.
Riders in need of assistance can also visit the New York City Transit Customer Service Center located at 3 Stone St. in Lower Manhattan, apply via mail or online, or receive help from Mobile Vans.
All Reduced-Fare MetroCard customers will receive a Reduced-Fare OMNY card at a later date.
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