LIRR To Launch New 'Summer Saturdays' Program

LONG ISLAND, NY - The LIRR announced it will be starting a new 'Summer Saturdays' program next month.

The program, which begins on June 2, will allow month ticket holders to ride to and from all 124 LIRR stations for the 13 Saturdays this summer through August 25.

In addition, monthly pass holders will have the chance to bring along up to four additional companions aboard LIRR trains for only $1 per person, each way.

According to the MTA, the program is a way to thank all monthly ticket holders and welcome guests and potential new customers.

“Since coming aboard at the LIRR, I wanted to find a way to offer something to our loyal monthly customers – and we believe this program accomplishes that and shows our customers how much we appreciate them,” LIRR President Phil Eng said. “Beyond that, we’re excited to be a part of reducing the carbon footprint on Long Island by getting motorists out of their cars, while promoting the Long Island tourism industry, as rail travel across the island takes customers straight to the unique and magnificent local destinations that exist right here in our own backyard.”

The LIRR Summer Saturdays is based on the existing Family Fare ticket, which runs year-round, and allows up to four children (ages 5-11; children under 5 ride free) to ride for $1 each when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.

This new program extends this offer to adults as well, when traveling with a monthly customer whose ticket in effect becomes a system-wide pass on Summer Saturdays.

LIRR staff will continuously monitor the popularity of the program, and make adjustments as necessary.

Some exclusions to ‘Summer Saturdays’, due to capacity concerns, and special events include:

• Three morning eastbound Montauk trains, originating at Penn Station at 6:42 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11:45 a.m. (All stops apply).
• One morning eastbound Greenport train, originating at Penn Station at 8:12 a.m. (All stops apply).
• Belmont Stakes.
• U.S. Open Golf Championship at Shinnecock Hills.

For more information, visit mta.com.

What do you think of the program? Do you plan on using it this summer? Let us know in the comments below.

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