Do NYC students get free MetroCards?
Full-fare MetroCards are available to students living at least half a mile from school who aren’t eligible for school bus service. They’re good for at least three trips a day between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Can college students get reduced fare MetroCards?
Some NYC public school students receive reduced-fare MetroCards. Students with these cards can only use them during certain hours. Unfortunately, college students aren’t eligible for those MetroCards.
How does a 2 trip MetroCard work?
First, get yourself an empty two-trip MetroCard and swipe it at the turnstile. Next, bend the bottom right corner of the card towards the magnetic strip and swipe the card two consecutive times. Unbend the card, swipe two more times, and on the second swipe, the machine will let you pass.
How much is a two way MetroCard?
Cost per swipe: $2.75. You put a dollar value on the card and pay $2.75 at the beginning of each trip. The minimum balance for new cards is $5.50, the cost of two swipes. You can combine time and value on the same MetroCard. Time will always be used first.
How many rides does a school MetroCard have?
three
You can’t get a student MetroCard directly from the MTA. Good for three free rides each school day, between 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. This includes a free transfer between the subway and local, limited, and Select bus service, or a free transfer between buses.
Does my child need a MetroCard?
Some children don’t require a MetroCard in order to ride So long as they’re accompanied by a paying adult, up to three children 44 inches tall and under can ride the subway or bus for free.
How many times can you swipe a student MetroCard?
How many trips can I take each day? You can use a Student MetroCard for three trips each school day. On most trips you can also transfer free from the bus to the subway, from a bus to another bus, or from the subway to the bus.
Can you double swipe an unlimited MetroCard?
Unlimited ride fares are good for one person to ride the subways and buses as much as they like during a specified window of time. Unlimited Ride fares cannot be used more than once every 18 minutes. This is designed to prevent fraudulent use of the card by multiple people.
Can 2 people use a MetroCard?
regular metrocards can be used by two people since you are paying fares. The ‘unlimited’ ride passes have an 18 minutes delay after being used before it can be used again. So, if you want to wait 18 minutes before the second person can enter the gate, sure two people can use it.
Can you use a MetroCard twice in a row?
An Unlimited Ride MetroCard cannot be used again at the same subway station or the same bus route for at least 18 minutes. Cannot be used by or transferred to another person until the completion of a trip for which entry was obtained.
Can multiple people use a MetroCard?
Up to four people can ride together on a single Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard. If multiple people are riding together on the same MetroCard the first person can swipe the card through the necessary number of times and other riders can walk through the turnstile following them.
How many free rides can you get with a student MetroCard?
Student MetroCards are: 1 Distributed by your school. You can’t get a student MetroCard directly from the MTA. 2 Good for three free rides each school day, between 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. 3 Valid for one semester. You’ll get a new one each semester.
Do you get a MetroCard for school bus?
If the program the student attends is in a different district than where the student lives, school bus transportation is not provided, but the NYCDOE will provide the student with a MetroCard.
Do you have to swipe your student metro card?
Your Student MetroCard is for you and you only! Don’t share or you could lose your card. Remember to always swipe in. That helps us know how many people are riding each line so we can plan service accordingly. Ask at your school. (The NYC Department of Administration works with schools to distribute the cards.)
How are student MetroCards distributed in New York City?
Schools distribute MetroCards that let eligible students get to and from school and school-related activities for free. We’re happy to work with the NYC Department of Education to help New York City students get an education. Distributed by your school.