Metro-North's Summer Saturday Discounts Back For Monthly Ticketholders

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Getting up early and heading for the train station could be the best part of your summer — as long as it's on a Saturday and you're not headed to the office.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced the return of Metro-North Railroad "Summer Saturday" discount programs that allow monthly ticketholders to travel anywhere the railroads go and bring friends or family for just $1 each.

Between Saturday, July 6, and Saturday, August 31, Metro-North will honor all monthly tickets for travel to and from all Metro-North stations during weekends, regardless of what stations are printed on the ticket. In addition, monthly ticket holders traveling Saturdays will be able to bring up to two additional travelers for only $1 per person each way.

"We’re thrilled to announce the return of Summer Saturdays to Metro-North Railroad," Metro-North President Catherine Rinaldi said. "It’s a great way for customers to explore the great trails, museums and more that the Hudson Valley and Connecticut have to offer. Bring the whole family on your next Metro-North trip this summer!"

The return of the Summer Saturday discount program returns just as the Congestion Relief Zone tolling is set to go into effect at the end of June. The MTA says that Summer Saturday is just one of the ways it is encouraging new customers to use the transit system, which also includes improving service on 11 different subway lines, increasing bus service, and reducing fares for monthly railroad ticketholders within the five boroughs.