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Fares waived for all MTA rails, subways, and buses through Friday

People wait for buses on 6th Avenue as

Photo credit: Getty Images | People wait for buses on 6th Avenue as New Yorkers cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Two New York airports and Wall Street reopen, but the crippled subway system, traffic-clogged roads and large areas still without power pose a daunting hurdle before the Big Apple can declare itself back to normal. (Oct. 31, 2012)

Authorities have waived all fares for rails, subways and buses through Friday, hoping to encourage commuters to ride mass transit as services resume Thursday.

Limited Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road service will be rolling for Thursday morning's rush while some 14 of New York City's 23 subway lines are expected to be partially up and running as commuters start to make their...

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