Blatch is not alone—one in five New Yorkers in 2023 struggled to afford the $2.90-a-ride subway and bus fares. Blatch rides ...

Several bus routes are impacted, including the B60, BX18, M116, Q4, S46 and S96. The program, which New York State funded, expires Sept. 1. The impact the free rides had on commuters was noticeable.