MTA fare free bus pilot: See which Staten Island route was selected

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Riders of five New York City bus routes, including one on Staten Island, will soon be commuting free-of-charge.

Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the five MTA bus routes that have been selected for the agency’s fare free pilot program on Monday that was included in the most recent state budget.

On Staten Island, the MTA has selected the S46/96, which operates between South Avenue, West Shore Plaza Shopping Center and the St. George Ferry Terminal, serving roughly 60,000 riders per month, according to MTA data.

Said State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D-North Shore/South Brooklyn): “This pilot program is a significant step towards a more equitable transportation system here in New York City. In a similar way to the Staten Island Ferry system, this Free Fare Bus Route will help keep commutes affordable for residents.”

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