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Public commenter tells New York City Council fares "aren't about $3," urges Fair Fares expansion
Summary
A public commenter told the New York City Council that the cumulative cost of transit fares makes the city inaccessible for disabled and low-income residents, praised the Fair Fares program for restoring her independence after a stroke, and urged legislators to fund and expand the program.
A public commenter told the New York City Council that paying a transit fare "is not about $3," saying the total cost of fares across a day, week and month makes the city inaccessible to disabled and low-income residents.
The commenter, who said she survived a stroke and experienced periods of depression, described staying home when she could not afford transit and credited the Fair Fares program with restoring her independence. "Fair Fares did that for me," she said, adding that expanding and funding the program signals that "everyone in this city matters."
She urged legislators and the council to continue work on funding and expanding Fair Fares so others can participate in city life. The commenter said she now feels "better about New York City than I've ever felt about it," but added, "we're not done yet." The remarks emphasized the personal and practical effects of fare burden on mobility and mental health rather than a single fare amount.
The transcript records the comment as part of the public comment period; no formal council action or vote on funding Fair Fares appears in the provided record.
