NYC proposal aims to increase income threshold for transit fare discounts
Advocates say raising eligibility would make transportation more accessible.
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A new proposal looks to give discounts to more low-income transit riders across New York City.
Some New York City officials are pushing to raise the eligibility threshold for the Fair Fares program to 200% of the federal poverty level.
Right now, people making 150% of the poverty level get half-off their public transit fares.
Advocates say raising eligibility would make transportation more accessible.
