Statement from Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. re: Restoration of Free Student MetroCards by the MTA

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    • Statement from Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. re: Restoration of Free Student MetroCards by the MTA

    “I’m thrilled that the MTA’s executives have come to their collective senses to do what is right, reversing their plans to eliminate free student MetroCards. The idea of fixing the the MTA’s budget gap by putting at risk the education of thousands of our public school students was simply outrageous. We are aware of the serious financial crisis the MTA is facing, but the future of our children should always prevail over monetary woes. I am glad that the MTA has reversed its decision,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

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