Spring 2020 NYC Official Visitor Guide

40 NYC & Company | Official Visitor Guide Getting Around the City MTAMetroCard mta.info NYC’s mass transit system of subways, buses, ferries and a tram is 24/7 and requires a MetroCard or smart device with tap-and-go (OMNY) to access the system. OMNY currently only works with subways. Purchase a MetroCard at any subway station from multilingual machines or booth attendants. Discounts are given to seniors and disabled riders. mta.info | tripplanner.mta.info Mass Transit Fares $ 1 purchase a MetroCard $ 3 per single-ride fare $ 2.75 per ride on a multi-ride $ 6.75 express & select bus $ 33 1 week unlimited fare card $ 127 1 month unlimited fare Subways 24/7 | MetroCards Transfer at designated stations as many times as you need, so long as you don’t exit the system through a turnstile. Transfer for free from bus to subway or vice versa within two hours of your first entry payment. Weekend track work sometimes causes a change in service so check mta.info for updates. Buses 24/7 * | MetroCards Bus stops are on alternating blocks on avenue routes and on every block on crosstown routes. Request-a-Stop bus service allows riders to dis- embark anywhere the driver can safely stop, late at night, from 10pm to 5am. Simply inform the bus driver in advance where you want to get off. * Note: there may be exceptions in some areas. Ferries ferry.nyc | siferry.com NYC offers waterway transpor- tation via NYC Ferry for the price of a subway/bus ride. NYC Ferry connects the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens (plus Governors Island in summer). To get to Staten Island, board the Staten Island Ferry (free) in LowerManhattan. Taxis nyc.gov/taxi | 311 24/7 | cash/credit cards Yellow taxi meter fares start at $3. Bridge and tunnel tolls are extra (not included in the meter fare). Note: There is a New York State anti-congestion surcharge of $3+ added to every fare. Yellow taxis are commonly seen throughout Manhattan and make trips to all boroughs. Green Boro taxis serve the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island plus northern Manhattan (above 110th St. on the west side/above 96th St. on the east side). Lyft and Uber cars service NYC, too. Congestion fees apply to all. Citi Bike citibikenyc.com NYC’s bike-share program has stations inManhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. Get the app to locate Citi Bike stations. Special-Service Needs Subways have automated voices indicating stops, and all buses, ferries and select subway stations are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair taxi dispatch center 646 599 9999 or download the app, Accessible Dispatch. Also call or text a taxi request to 646 400 0789 . Big Apple Greeter offers special- needs tour guides. 212 669 8159 bigapplegreeter.org