There already exists a program in New York City called Fair Fares, where if you make a certain amount of money or less, you'll get a reduced fare. The MTA, by last estimate, when they were testifying at the state, they said about 40% of eligible New Yorkers are enrolled [in Fair Fares]. The question was asked to them, what would success look like? They said 50%. So success looks like leaving 50% of your eligible population out of your program. (46:11–46:20)
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