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Transportation

Reduced fares, Access-A-Ride, and medical transportation.

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  1. 01
    Access-A-Ride Paratransit ServiceProvided by Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

    Pre-booked shared transportation for people whose disabilities prevent some or all bus and subway trips.

    What you'll need to apply

    • The Access-A-Ride (AAR) application form mailed to you after you schedule your assessment, completed and brought to the assessment
    • Medical documents that prove your transportation-related disability

    Source: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) · Checked October 21, 2026

  2. 02
    Adult Career and Continuing Education Services–Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)Provided by New York State Education Department

    Disability-related employment support can include transportation needed to participate in vocational rehabilitation.

    Source: New York State Education Department · Checked October 21, 2026

  3. 03
    Citi Bike Reduced Fare Bike Share — $5 a monthProvided by Citi Bike

    $5 monthly membership for eligible benefit recipients, housing-authority residents and participating credit-union members.

    What you'll need to apply

    • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients: a screenshot of your SNAP case card or your Statement of Benefits PDF, with your name visible
    • New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) and Hoboken Housing Authority (HHA) residents: your Housing Authority account number; NYCHA residents in housing converted to Section 8 also need a Section 8 Voucher ID Number and proof of NYCHA residence

    Source: Citi Bike · Checked October 21, 2026

  4. 04
    Driving help — Congestion Relief Zone discounts & exemptionsProvided by Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

    Separate income-based toll discounts, disability exemptions and a zone-resident state tax credit.

    Source: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) · Checked October 21, 2026

  5. 05
    Fair Fares New York City (NYC)Provided by New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA)

    50% off subway, eligible bus and Access-A-Ride fares for income-eligible New Yorkers ages 18–64.

    What you'll need to apply

    Source: New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) · Checked October 21, 2026

  6. 06
    Getting to required activities — Human Resources Administration (HRA) transport supportProvided by New York City Human Resources Administration / New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

    Transportation support tied to approved Cash Assistance work activities and employment-and-training requirements.

    Source: New York City Human Resources Administration / New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance · Checked October 21, 2026

  7. 07
    Medicaid medical rides — Medical Answering Services (MAS)Provided by New York State Department of Health

    No-cost, prior-approved transportation to Medicaid-covered care; call the Downstate broker to arrange a ride.

    Source: New York State Department of Health · Checked October 21, 2026

  8. 08
    Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Reduced-Fare ProgramProvided by Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

    Reduced transit fares for people 65+ or with a qualifying disability: subway and local buses $1.50.

    What you'll need to apply

    Source: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) · Checked October 21, 2026

  9. 09
    New York City (NYC) Ferry Discount ProgramProvided by New York City Ferry / New York City Economic Development Corporation

    $1.50 one-way ferry tickets for eligible seniors, disabled riders, Fair Fares participants and students.

    What you'll need to apply

    Source: New York City Ferry / New York City Economic Development Corporation · Checked October 21, 2026

  10. 10
    Parking permits for people with disabilities — city & stateProvided by New York City Department of Transportation (DOT)

    Two different permits: the city placard gives specified on-street rights; the state hangtag does not in New York City.

    What you'll need to apply

    • A completed NYC Permit for People with Disabilities (PPPD) application, mailed to the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT)
    • A copy of your valid Driver's License or Non-Driver's ID from your state of residence (NYC residents may use the New York City Municipal Identification Card, IDNYC)
    • Copies of all vehicle registrations to be covered (maximum three), current and valid
    • Supporting medical documentation, as described in the application

    Source: New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) · Checked October 21, 2026

  11. 11
    Rides for older adults — New York City (NYC) AgingProvided by New York City Department for the Aging

    Community-provider rides to essential medical and social-service appointments for eligible adults 60+.

    Source: New York City Department for the Aging · Checked October 21, 2026

  12. 12
    School buses & Student One Metro New York (OMNY) cardsProvided by New York City Public Schools

    School-issued transit cards and eligible yellow-bus transportation; the school arranges access.

    Source: New York City Public Schools · Checked October 21, 2026

  13. 13
    Transportation for students in temporary housingProvided by New York City Public Schools

    School-arranged transportation for students in shelters, doubled-up households and other temporary housing.

    Source: New York City Public Schools · Checked October 21, 2026

  14. 14
    Travel for medical care — medical flights & charity optionsProvided by Medical Answering Services / United States Department of Veterans Affairs / Angel Flight East / Corporate Angel Network / SkyHope

    Condition-specific medical travel and charity flight requests, not a general airfare benefit; charity flights are not guaranteed.

    Source: Medical Answering Services / United States Department of Veterans Affairs / Angel Flight East / Corporate Angel Network / SkyHope · Checked October 21, 2026

  15. 15
    Veterans Affairs (VA) travel pay & appointment ridesProvided by United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

    Conditional reimbursement for approved medical travel, plus separately arranged free appointment rides where available.

    What you'll need to apply

    • An identity-verified ID.me, Login.gov or CLEAR account to file in the Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS): https://dvagov-btsss.dynamics365portals.us/ — or, by mail or in person, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Form 10-3542 with your receipts: https://www.va.gov/forms/10-3542
    • A separate direct deposit set up for VA travel pay
    • For community care appointments: proof of attendance from the community provider
    • A claim filed within 30 days of each appointment — claims after 30 days are usually denied

    Source: United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) · Checked October 21, 2026