Traffic & Transit
MTA Fare Hike Expected In 2026: Rides Will Cost $3
The last fare increase by the MTA was in August 2023, when fares went up from $2.75 to $2.90.
NEW YORK CITY — The price of a fare for subways and buses in New York City is expected to increase again next year.
The latest fare hike is slated to begin in January 2026, officials said at an MTA board meeting on Wednesday.
The MTA has previously raised fares by 4 percent every two years — which would mean subway and bus rides would go from the $2.90 up to $3.
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The fare hike was initially planned to go into effect in August but was delayed.
Subway riders who qualify for reduced fare would see an $1.50 increase, and express bus riders will pay $7.25 next year.
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The MTA has also proposed a 4.4% increase for LIRR and Metro-North tickets.
Proposed toll increases for bridges and tunnels would raise the price up to 50 cents from $6.94 to $7.46 with EZPass.
The MTA board will vote on the fare and toll increases this fall, followed by public hearings.
The last fare increase by the MTA was in August 2023, when fares went up from $2.75 to $2.90.
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