"Anyone traveling on the MTA's Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) or Metro-North Railroad can travel between stops within NYC stops using a CityTicket for $5 during off-peak hours or $7 during peak hours. In other words, New Yorkers can use the LIRR and Metro-North, even if they are not heading into the city's surrounding counties, without paying full cost. While CityTicket has existed in NYC since 2003 for weekend travel,"
"According to Gov. Kathy Hochul, whose office runs the MTA, customers have saved more than $100 million since March 2022 by using CityTicket to travel within NYC on the LIRR or Metro-North Railroad. The savings are measured against the cost of regular one-way peak and off-peak tickets. For years, residents of the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens had high-quality rail service right at their doorsteps, but the fare was just too high."
Multiple programs and options allow New Yorkers to commute for free or at discounted costs, including reduced fares and free boat rides. CityTicket allows travel on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North between stops within New York City for $5 during off-peak hours and $7 during peak hours. CityTicket began offering weekend travel in 2003 and expanded in 2022 to all off-peak trains and in 2023 to include peak travel. Customers have saved more than $100 million since March 2022 by using CityTicket, measured against regular one-way peak and off-peak fares. The program has encouraged many riders to switch from cars to rail.
Read at www.amny.com
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