"A new city program announced Thursday will help Chicago residents facing higher transportation costs, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said. In a news release, the city said it would provide $12.5 million in relief funding. Of that, $7.5 million would be for $150 prepaid cards that can be used at local Chicago gas stations, and $5 million would go toward $50 prepaid cards that can be used on public transit. Up to 50,000 of the gas cards will be distributed to eligible applicants in a lottery that begins in May, 10,000 cards per month, for five months. The cards will be good for one year and can be used only for fuel, and only at gas stations located within Chicago.
To be eligible for the gas cards, applicants must be residents of Chicago; be at least 18 years old; have a current and valid City sticker; and have a household income at or below 140% of the area median Income for Chicago. That threshold would be $130,480 for a family of four. Details on income limits can be found at chicago.gov."
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2022/3/31/23004799/free-gas-cta-cards-gasoline-public-transit-assistance-program-prepaid-lori-lightfoot-high-prices