Even though the cost of almost everything seems to be going up in NYC, there are still plenty of ways for New Yorkers to commute for free or at discounted costs.

From reduced fares for the needy to free boat rides, there are many ways to travel throughout the Big Apple without spending a lot of money.

CityTicket

People living within NYC can have access to commuter train deals that save them money, most notably, through the CityTicket program. Anyone traveling on the MTA’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) or Metro-North Railroad can travel between stops within NYC stops using a CityTicket for $5 during off-peak hours or $7 during peak hours.

In other words, New Yorkers can use the LIRR and Metro-North, even if they are not heading into the city’s surrounding counties, without paying full co

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