After a rough winter for the MTA after Congestion Pricing failed, the MTA just announced at a press conference yesterday evening that all MTA agencies will have a "fare-free day". The news released occurred late, late last night at 11:59pm, in a small corner of the MTA's website.
On this day, similar to what NJT did last summer, you'll be able to ride any MTA service and use the bridges and tunnels free of charge.
The MTA hasn't announced exactly what day it'll occur, but the date is scheduled to occur on a Friday before April 30th, "a nice start to the weekend" as the MTA described it.
This morning, Governor Kathy Hochul voiced her happiness for the initiative "A fare-free day is great opportunity to make our public transit system more accessible to all", "I urge all New Yorkers to take advantage of this opportunity to explore the city".
MTA Chair Janno Lieber claimed in the press conference last night that they were also doing this as a thank you to passengers, employees, and riders alike.
(April fools!)