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New Fare Information
Effective June 28, 2009
 
Base Fare $2.25
Reduced-Fare
(Seniors age 65+ and disabled)
$1.10
Students with school identification $2.00
 
Change in Senior Status
Senior citizen discount will now begin at age 65. Cash fare customers show Medicare or Reduced-Fare MetroCard as ID. Local IDs such as the Nassau County leisure pass will no longer be accepted.
 
Transfers

The 25¢ charge (10¢ for seniors/disabled) for cash transfers is eliminated.

Cash fare paper transfers are now accepted for travel between LI Bus and NYCT or MTA Bus local routes.

 
Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard Bonus
A 15% bonus is added to your MetroCard with the purchase or addition of $8 or more.
 
Able-Ride Fare

$3.75 (one way).

The cost of an Able-Ride 20-trip book is $75.

 
Fare Information

Exact fare is required. MetroCard and/or coins, Uni-Ticket, Unlimited Ride MetroCard, Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard, and Fun Pass are accepted.
Call 1-800-METROCARD (outside NYC) or 1-212-METROCARD (in NYC), or visit www.mta.info

 
Reduced Fare, Senior Citizen & Disabled

Seniors age 65 and older, and disabled persons, pay a reduced fare with proper ID. Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) ride at no charge traveling with eligible disabled customers. Seniors and disabled customers with a Reduced-Fare MetroCard receive discounted fare and free transfers.

 
Student & Child Fare

Students with a LI Bus Reduced Fare ID MetroCard pay a discounted fare. Transfers to connecting routes are free upon request after paying the fare. Children 44” tall and under ride free with fare-paying adult; limit three children per adult.

 
Transfers

Transfers are free for both MetroCard and cash fare customers. Transfers are valid for two hours on connecting routes only (See timetables).


• MetroCard transfers are automatically included. Cash fare customers must request a transfer upon boarding.

• A single MetroCard transfer is allowed on up to two connecting LI Bus routes, one NYC Transit bus, one subway route, or one MTA Bus local route.

• Cash fare transfers are only valid on connecting LI Bus, NYCT local, or MTA Bus local routes. A second cash fare transfer must be requested to board a third LI Bus.

• A step-up charge applies for transfer to LI Bus from a non-MTA transit service with a lower base fare.