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How to apply for NICE Bus (Nassau Inter-County Express) — Reduced Senior Fare + ADA Paratransit (Nassau County)
Nassau County — operates the county's public transit system covering all of Nassau County and connecting to MTA Long Island Rail Road and NYC Transit at borough boundaries
Who it's for
NICE Bus (Nassau Inter-County Express) covers Nassau County with fixed-route bus service and ADA paratransit. Reduced senior fares for riders age 60+ (Suffolk) or 65+ (Nassau, via MTA Reduced-Fare MetroCard). MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) connects Nassau to NYC and is governed by separate MTA Reduced-Fare rules. Apply at the Nassau County transit operator or via MTA for Reduced-Fare MetroCard. Phone: 516-336-6600.
Nassau: NICE Bus (Nassau Inter-County Express) + ADA paratransit. LIRR connects to NYC under separate MTA Reduced-Fare rules.
What you'll need
- Proof of Nassau County residency
- For senior fare: proof of age 60+ (Suffolk) or 65+ (Nassau MTA Reduced-Fare)
- For paratransit: ADA-eligibility certification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 516-336-6600
Renewals
ongoing; paratransit re-cert periodically
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