Do students in NYC get free metro?

Most passes are good for three free rides each school day, between 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Four-ride passes and extended hours are also available for students whose trip to school requires more than one transfer each way and for special programs upon request to the school's transportation coordinator at the student's ...



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CUNY offers several support and opportunity programs for students who need additional help. CUNY ASAP helps students earn an associate's degree within three years by providing financial, academic, and personal support. You'll benefit from: free unlimited MetroCards.

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You must purchase a MetroCard for both the subway and bus lines. You can buy MetroCards by using a MetroCard ticket machine, which are in most subway stations or at a station booth.

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When can I use my Student MetroCard? You can use your Student MetroCard only on school days, during the hours specified on your card. It's important to remember that you can only use your Student MetroCard on days when your school is in session and only for transportation to and from schoolrelated activities.

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The subway operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Riding the subway is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to get around the city. For most riders, the subway fare is $2.90.

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Once you've taken 12 paid rides in a seven-day period, you can ride free for the rest of the week. Here's an example: A rider uses the subway to get to and from work, and takes it on weekends to go into Manhattan to meet friends.

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The OMNY rollout started in 2019, and its tap-and-go contactless readers now exist in every subway station and on every bus route in the city. MetroCards, according to the MTA, will be fully phased out by 2024 — as will the vending machines.

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The NYU Museum Gateway gives students free access to many of the top museums in the state. All students need to do is show their NYU student card to gain entry. Included in this offer is the Grey Art Gallery, the Museum of the City of New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Modern Art Museum.

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Safe Ride. NYU partners with Via to provide free, on-demand Safe Ride service as a no-cost alternative means of transportation between designated facilities in Manhattan and Brooklyn during overnight hours. Access the Safe Ride app for availability details.

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  • Music. Whether you prefer to be subscribed to Amazon Prime, iTunes or Spotify, students can always find a discount for music streaming services. ...
  • Museums. NYU has agreements with different museums around NYC that allows NYU students free admission! ...
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The Excelsior Scholarship allows eligible students to earn a free college degree at any City University of New York (CUNY) or State University of New York (SUNY) college.

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The expiration date is usually about one year from the date of purchase. If your Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard expires, you have two years from the expiration date to transfer any remaining money to a new card. Within the first year after expiration, use a MetroCard Vending Machine to transfer the balance to a new card.

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Pay for multiple people: Up to four riders can use the same payment method. Tap OMNY or swipe a pay-per-ride MetroCard as each person enters.

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To board a Select Bus Service bus, you will need to insert your MetroCard or bus transfer at the MetroCard Fare Collector machine and obtain a proof-of-payment receipt. You may enter the bus at any door. Please be sure to hold on to your proof of payment receipt while riding the Select Bus Service.

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In fact, 88% of the time, OMNY is cheaper than a 30-day MetroCard if I average 10 rides a week. Let's see if we can generalize this to other weekly averages: As you can see, up until I average 11 rides a week, OMNY is usually better. More often than not, I'll save money if I stick with it and skip the Unlimited card.

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The base fare for subway, local buses and paratransit increased 15 cents, from $2.75 to $2.90. The 7-Day Unlimited Ride pass increased from $33 to $34, and the 30-Day Unlimited Ride pass increased from $127 to $132.

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While a single ride costs $2.90, the Unlimited card saves you money because the more you use it, the cheaper each ride is. If your stay is 30 days or longer, consider a 30-day unlimited card for $127 ($63.50 reduced fare). Important rules that apply to Unlimited MetroCards: It can only be used by 1 person.

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