The MTA will begin its fare free bus pilot on five routes — one in each borough — on Sunday, the transit authority said. Here’s what to know.
The MTA chair said Wednesday that he doesn't think commuters on other lines will stop paying their fares.
"They’re not going to hear one bus per borough and assume the whole system is free, but we’ve taken steps to make sure nobody is confused," Lieber said. And as for the bus operators on the route, the free trips will given them a free break as well, allowing for faster boarding without hassles. Routes were chosen based on ridership, fare evasion, service adequacy, equity for low-income and economically disadvantaged communities, and access to employment and commercial activity. Additionally, it is important to note that the pilot will not include free transfers to other buses or subway lines.
Buses on routes in the pilot program will be marked"Fare Free" with green and black destination signage, digital signage onboard buses, decals inside the bus and covers on farebox and OMNY readers. which operates daily during daytime hours between Undercliff Avenue or Sedgwick Avenue and Grand Concourse/E 170 Street, the Bx18 A/B bus route travels along Macombs Road, Tremont Avenue, Undercliff Avenue/Sedgwick Avenue, 168 Street and 170 Street.
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