MTA service during the coronavirus pandemic

We’re here to get you where you’re going. Remember masks are required when you ride with us. Riders who refuse to wear a mask could get a $50 fine. If you need a mask, ask us for a free one.

Updated January 8, 2021

About mask requirements

Wearing a mask is the law, and it’s the right thing to do.

Enforcement officers will issue a fine as a last resort. They’ll first offer you a free mask and if you refuse, you could be issued a fine.

If you don’t have a mask, we’ll give you a free one. Ask at a subway station booth, or ask a LIRR or Metro-North station ambassador.

Service details

Subways and buses

We’re running on a regular schedule. Subway service is still suspended from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. while we disinfect stations and trains.
Front-door boarding and fare collection has resumed on local buses.
Most station booths are not making any Reduced-Fare MetroCard transactions.

Access-A-Ride/Paratransit

AAR fare collection will resume on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Customers and guests will be required to pay the full fare of $2.75, in exact change. (The fare for AAR Fair Fares customers is $1.35, also in exact change.) Personal care attendants still travel for free.
We are not scheduling shared rides. (You can still travel with a personal care attendant or guest.)

Metro-North Railroad

Off-peak fares are in effect.

Long Island Rail Road

Off-peak fares are in effect.

Traveling safely

What we’re doing

Continuing to deep-clean and disinfect stations and vehicles
Reminding riders about precautions to keep everyone safe, including floor decals and station announcements
Making hand sanitizer and masks available in stations

See our 13-point plan.

What you can do

Wear a mask. They’re required when you ride with us.
Social distance whenever possible.
Travel during less busy times if you can.
Use hand sanitizer, and wash your hands when you get to your destination.

Read more on traveling safely.

Our cleaning procedures

Our cleaning operation is running 24/7. We’re disinfecting trains, buses, and stations more frequently, and we’re testing new technology to help keep everyone healthy.

See details.