Requires the metropolitan transportation authority to establish a family fare ticket policy for minors aged twelve through seventeen.
Summary
This bill would require the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to create and implement a “family fare ticket policy” that provides discounted fares for minors ages 12 through 17 on MTA facilities and systems. The discount would apply to eligible minors regardless of whether a parent or guardian is present, making the fare reduction available to teenagers traveling independently as well as with family members.
The measure is narrow in scope and focuses on public transit pricing rather than service operations. It would amend the Public Authorities Law by adding a new section directing the MTA to establish the policy, and it would take effect 30 days after becoming law. The bill does not specify the amount of the discount or the administrative details of how the policy would be designed or enforced, leaving those matters to the authority.
Impact
The bill would add a new statutory requirement to the Public Authorities Law governing the MTA, specifically mandating a discounted fare program for minors ages 12 to 17. It would affect the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and riders in that age group by requiring the authority to offer reduced fares across its facilities and systems, including transit services covered by the MTA definition in the law. The bill would not directly change other state programs or taxes, but it would likely have revenue and fare-policy implications for the authority.
Sentiment
No committee transcript or vote record is available, so there is no documented debate or recorded sentiment from legislative discussion. Based on the bill text alone, the proposal appears consumer-oriented and supportive of youth transit access, with an emphasis on affordability for teenage riders. Because the measure is straightforward and limited, any support or opposition would likely center on transit affordability versus potential fare revenue impacts and administrative implementation.
Contention
The main point of contention, if any, would likely be the financial and operational impact on the MTA, since the bill requires discounted fares for a new age group without specifying reimbursement or funding. Another possible issue is the age range selected—12 through 17—which may prompt questions about why younger children are not included or how the policy interacts with existing child, student, or senior fare programs. No specific objections or supporters are identified in the available record.
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