The Port Authority is considering lowering fares for people with disabilities who ride the path in New Jersey and New York.

If the proposal is approved, riders would get a half price discount and could begin applying for the program in the spring of 2025.

Now they'd have two payment methods to choose from a physical Tap card issued by path, or a mobile wallet using a contactless credit and debit card that's linked to a Tap transit account.

In a joint statement today, Governor Phil Murphy and Kathy Hochul said the 50% reduced fare for passengers with disabilities would match a current program offered for seniors.

The Port Authority will hold several public hearings from December 3rd through the fifth.

If the program gets the green light, it'll launch next summer.

Meanwhile, Port Authority officials say they'll need to close the Hoboken Path station for nearly a month in February to complete major upgrades and repairs.

Leaders met with residents this week to offer alternatives for getting around during the construction, including cross honored service with the New York Waterway ferry, extended hours and service with bus lines and shuttle busses with additional routes.