In this section of our web site you will find out how to travel independently on buses and the subway and MTA New York City Transit's Paratransit Services. Whatever your disability, you will find ways to travel to work, stores, sports events, concerts, movies and medical appointments.
Paratransit services provide alternate transportation to people who are unable to use mass transit.
This means that if you can't use stairs, you can use ramps or elevators at these stations to get from the street to the subway platforms and back again. We are in the process of installing signs, warning strips at platform edges, and TTY telephones that will make it easier for people who have vision impairments or who are deaf to also use these stations. The bus operator will ask other customers to change seats if they are occupying these seats when you need them. All buses also have four additional courtesy seats for people who are elderly or disabled. If you have difficulty climbing stairs, kneelers and lifts on all of our buses may enable you to ride.