NYS-Ride Program
What is the NYS Commuter Benefit?
The cost of traveling to and from work is unavoidable. But with (pronounced NICE-Ride) you may save about 30% on your public transportation expenses however you ride; bus, subway, train, ferry - you save! NYS-Ride is a state employee benefit that allows you to use pre-tax dollars on a variety of qualified public transit and parking costs. And if you commute to work by mass transportation, you are helping contribute to a greener environment.
What Does this Mean for You?
You will realize immediate tax savings in every NYS-Ride paycheck deduction! By enrolling in NYS-Ride, you will reduce your taxable income for eligible commuter expenses that you already pay for out-of-pocket, by paying for these with whole dollars before federal, state, and social security taxes are taken from your salary.
Fees
There are no fees for employees who participate in NYS-Ride. NYS-Ride is sponsored by the Office of Employee Relations (OER). It is funded by OER in cooperation with the state public employee unions funds this benefit. The Legislature and Unified Court System also contribute on behalf of their employees.
NYS-Ride Administrator
The State of New York retains the services of a commuter benefits administrator to manage NYS-Ride. is the NYS-Ride administrator. Contact Edenred directly by phone at (888) 235-9223 or by email CCDcustomerservice@commuterbenefits.com.
The Pre-Tax Monthly Allowable Limits for 2025
Transit Expenses: $325/month
Parking Expenses: $325/month
You may have both qualified transit and parking expenses up to the monthly limits for each. If your monthly commuter costs are more than the $325, the balance of your commuter costs will be purchased with post-tax payroll deductions. Transit funds cannot be used for parking services and parking funds cannot be used for transit purchases.
The NYS-Ride program is available to employees of the:
- Executive Branch
- Unified Court System
- Legislature
If you are a part-time employee, you are eligible as long as your paycheck can support your deduction. .
New employees are eligible to enroll immediately, you just need your Employee ID, Department ID, and Negotiating Unit. After two consecutive payroll deductions, your commuter pass will be ordered.
| Eligible Transit Expenses | Eligible Parking Expenses | Ineligible NYS-Ride Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | Parking meters | Office of General Services Employee Parking Program |
| Train | Visitor or guest lots | Parking fees paid through payroll deduction or payment to the employer |
| Subway | Park & Ride lots | Costs that have been or will be paid by your employer, such as for a business trip |
| Ferry | Municipal lots | Bicycles |
| Vanpool | Taxis | |
| Water Taxi | Personal car, personal van, or casual carpool | |
| Para-transit van | Tolls or E-Z Pass | |
| Carpool options from most Ride Share Services |
Fuel, Mileage, Traffic tickets |
How to Participate
Please use the link below to create an Edenred account for monthly orders. The NYS
Company ID is 11559.
For more information please reach out to Edenred or Employee Benefits Management Unit
at OER directly.
Contact Edenred
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. 鈥� 8:00 p.m.
Contact us by phone: 1-888-235-9223
Contact us by email: CCDcustomerservice@commuterbenefits.com
Contact Employee Benefits Management Unit
Contact us by email: fsa@oer.ny.gov
Mailing Address: 2 Empire State Plaza, 11th Floor, Albany, NY 12223
Human Resources
Whitman Hall, Room 260
934-420-2107
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Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:45pm
Summer Hours 8:30am-4:30pm
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