NYC Council Enacts Fare Act Without Mayor’s Signature: A Win for Transit Equity?

Introduction For countless New Yorkers, the simple act of getting to work, school, or a doctor’s appointment is a daily struggle against rising costs. Public transportation, the lifeblood of the city, has become increasingly unaffordable for low-income residents, creating a barrier to opportunity and exacerbating existing inequalities. Enter the Fare Act, a piece of legislation…