After details of the much-awaited Fair Fares NYC Metrocard program were delayed and parts of it cut back, many wonder where that leaves New Yorkers who are disqualified under the new program terms.
Cover photo courtesy of Ged Carroll.
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New eligibility requirements for affordable metro cards will affect Bushwick's immigrants and low-income residents.

New eligibility requirements for affordable metro cards will affect Bushwick's immigrants and low-income residents.

After details of the much-awaited Fair Fares NYC Metrocard program were delayed and parts of it cut back, many wonder where that leaves New Yorkers who are disqualified under the new program terms.
Cover photo courtesy of Ged Carroll.
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New York City Transit will run J trains locally, split M service, and operate free shuttle buses on select weekdays and weekends in October and November while replacing 29-year-old switches at the Marcy Avenue station in Williamsburg.
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