A fare is $2.25. Reduced fare is half fare ($1.10) or less with Reduced-Fare MetroCard discounts. If you are 65 years of age or older or have a disability that qualifies, you are eligible. MTA Reduced-Fare MetroCard is personalized with A NAME and photograph and works the same as a regular MetroCard. You can buy unlimited rides or you can pay-per-ride . Reduced-fares are also available with any of the following forms of identification: NYC Department of the Aging ID card Medicare card (Medicaid card not accepted) Access-A-Ride ID card MTA Reduced-Fare ID card (pre-1995) Reduced-fare benefits are available on: MTA New York City Transit subways and local buses MTA Bus NYC Transit and MTA Bus express buses offer reduced fares during non-rush hours only MTA Long Island Bus MTA Long Island Rail Road and the MTA Metro-North Railroad anytime except weekday rush hours to New York City terminals

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