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Abreu explains the burden of the current single-transfer MTA fare policy

New York City Council · Jun 25, 2026 · starts 0:01:18 · 21 sec

Abreu details how the current MTA fare structure gives pay-per-ride users only one free transfer within two hours, forcing riders with longer or more complex trips to pay additional fares, creating an unfair financial burden.

Shaun Abreu

Under the current MTA fare structure, pay-per-ride users receive only one free transfer within two hours of paying their fare.

Shaun Abreu

That means riders who need multiple buses or a combination of buses.

Shaun Abreu

and subway trips can be forced to pay additional fares simply because their trip is longer or more complicated.

Shaun Abreu

This creates an unfair burden on some riders.