Please make sure to contact MTA Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Access-A-Ride to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for any purpose, as long as you meet one of the following criteria: you have a disability.

Access-A-Ride is a specialized transportation program that offers affordable fares for older adults and individuals with disabilities. With a regular one-way fare of $2.50 and a reduced fare of $1.25, this paratransit service provides a convenient option for those who may require assistance with packages or bags during their journey. The program facilitates transportation via bus or train, ensuring that riders can reach their destinations safely and efficiently. To utilize this service, riders are required to schedule their rides in advance, typically a few days beforehand. Payments can be made using various methods, including checks, cash, and pre-payment options. Access-A-Ride also offers shared rides, allowing multiple passengers to travel together and reduce costs. Additionally, the program provides curb-to-curb transportation, ensuring that older adults can access the transportation they need from their doorstep to their desired drop-off point.

Service Area

Within the five boroughs of New York City and within a three-quarter-of-a-mile corridor beyond fixed-route service across the NYC borderline to nearby areas of Nassau and Westchester counties.

Days of operation

Contact MTA Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Access-A-Ride

2 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
(877) 337-2017
https://new.mta.info/accessibility/paratransit