Subway and Bus Fare Rises to $3 in New York City on Sunday
The New York Times••general
Key Points:
- Starting Sunday, New York City subway and bus fares will increase from $2.90 to $3, marking the first fare hike in over two years and representing a modest rise of less than 4 percent.
- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) approved the fare increase in September and delayed its implementation until the new OMNY payment system fully replaced the MetroCard at the end of December.
- Fares for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad will also rise, with weekly and monthly tickets increasing up to 4.5 percent and one-way fares up to 8 percent; minors 17 and under can now ride these commuter rails for $1, up from the previous limit of 11 years old.
