NEW YORK (PIX11) – If you're age 65 and older and frequently ride the subway, you may want to consider applying for a reduced-fare MetroCard.
The reduced fare is $1.45, half of the usual $2.90 fare. There are three ways to apply for the reduced fare MetroCard: online, by mail or in person.
Here's how to apply:
Online
You can apply for a reduced fare MetroCard online by clicking here. You'll need to upload a passport-style photo and a copy of an ID to prove your age.
Riders with disabilities will also need proof of their disability for the application.
By mail
You can download an application for a reduced fare MetroCard here. If you have a disability and are applying for a reduced fare, click here for that application.
You'll also need to include a passport-style photo and a copy of an ID to prove your age.
You can then mail your application to:
MTA New York City Transit
Att: Reduced Fare Program
130 Livingston St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201-9625
In-person
You can apply for a reduced fare MetroCard at either an MTA Customer Service Center in some subway stations or the Customer Service Center in Lower Manhattan, located at 3 Stone St.
To apply in person, you need to bring two valid IDs, including one with your photo.
To find a Customer Service Center in a subway station, click here. You can also get help with reduced fare applications at an MTA bus or van.
For more information on the MTA's reduced fare program, click here.
Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here.
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