Fair Fares NYC

Visit the NYC.gov website to learn more and determine your eligibility.

By using the Fair Fares NYC discount, New York City residents get a 50% discount on subway and eligible bus fares (including the Staten Island Railway, Roosevelt Island Tram, and Hudson Rail Link).

Fair Fares also gives 50% off Access-A-Ride trips. This discount is given automatically when the Fair Fares and Access-A-Ride accounts are linked.

Proof of NYC Residency for those Living at Columbia

• Columbia students residing in undergraduate housing who need proof of NYC residency for their Fair Fares application can obtain a letter from Columbia Housing.
• Those living in Columbia Residential housing who need proof of NYC residency for their Fair Fares application can obtain a letter from Columbia Residential.