New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05384

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  

Caption

Provides that any one-way, round trip or multi-trip tickets purchased for use on the Long Island Rail Road or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company by a senior citizen or a person with a disability shall be valid at any time during the day or night.

Summary

Bill A05384 proposes an amendment to the public authorities law that would allow senior citizens and persons with disabilities to use one-way, round trip, or multi-trip tickets on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company at any time of day or night. This change aims to enhance accessibility and convenience for these groups, who may have varying schedules and needs for travel.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would modify existing regulations regarding ticket validity for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, ensuring they are not restricted by time when using public transportation services provided by the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North. This amendment could lead to increased ridership among these demographics, potentially affecting fare revenues and operational scheduling.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A05384 appears to be positive, as it addresses the needs of vulnerable populations by providing greater flexibility in travel. Discussions in committee have likely focused on the benefits of increased accessibility, although specific sentiments from committee transcripts are not available.

Contention

There may be some contention regarding the potential financial implications of allowing unrestricted travel for discounted tickets, particularly concerns from transit authorities about revenue loss. However, specific opposing viewpoints have not been documented in the available discussions or voting history.

Companion Bills

NY S04435

Same As Provides that any one-way, round trip or multi-trip tickets purchased for use on the Long Island Rail Road or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company by a senior citizen or a person with a disability shall be valid at any time during the day or night.

Previously Filed As

NY S04435

Provides that any one-way, round trip or multi-trip tickets purchased for use on the Long Island Rail Road or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company by a senior citizen or a person with a disability shall be valid at any time during the day or night.

NY A01268

Provides for the reimbursement of the ticket price of unused one-way, round trip or multi-trip tickets purchased for use on the Long Island Rail Road or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company if returned within one year.

NY A04819

Provides for the reimbursement of the ticket price of unused one-way, round trip or multi-trip tickets purchased for use on the Long Island Rail Road or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company if returned within one year.

NY S05120

Provides for the reimbursement of the ticket price of unused one-way, round trip or multi-trip tickets purchased for use on the Long Island Rail Road or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company if returned within one year.

NY S09186

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the Long Island Rail Road, the New York city transit authority, and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, to establish a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road, the New York city transit authority, and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company for certain active duty, reserves, retired armed forces members, firefighters, and police officers.

NY A08169

Relates to the powers and duties of the citizens advisory committee of the MTA and membership on the Long Island Rail Road commuter council, the Metro-North railroad commuter council, and the New York city transit riders council; provides such committee with access to certain information.

NY S07679

Relates to the powers and duties of the citizens advisory committee of the MTA and membership on the Long Island Rail Road commuter council, the Metro-North railroad commuter council, and the New York city transit riders council; provides such committee with access to certain information.

NY A07316

Requires that any individual who is eligible for the Fair Fares NYC program and any person whose income is three hundred percent of the federal poverty level receive a fifty percent discount on trips using the Long Island Rail Road, paratransit services, New York city transit subways or buses, and/or Metro-North railroad; defines terms.

NY S10535

Provides that no individual or entity shall be charged a central business district toll during any period of strike by an employee organization, work stoppage or declared state of emergency that causes a stoppage for more than twenty-four hours or significant delays of any metropolitan transportation authority, metro north commuter railroad, New York city transit authority, or Long Island railroad services.

NY S08639

Adds to the no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road certain detective investigators or rackets investigators employed by the Nassau county district attorney.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.