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NYC Transit Fares Set to Spike in January

7/30/2025

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New York City subway and bus fares will rise to $3 on January 4, pending MTA board approval.
The MTA will remove the 30-day unlimited fare option and increase the seven-day fare cap to $36.
Commuter train fares will increase by 4.4%, while bridge tolls will rise by 7.5%.
The MTA aims to phase out MetroCards by 2026, shifting to the OMNY system.
Advocates urge improved access to the Fair Fares program for low-income riders.

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Story summary

New York City subway and bus fares will rise to $3 on January 4, pending MTA board approval.
The MTA will remove the 30-day unlimited fare option and increase the seven-day fare cap to $36.
Commuter train fares will increase by 4.4%, while bridge tolls will rise by 7.5%.
The MTA aims to phase out MetroCards by 2026, shifting to the OMNY system.
Advocates urge improved access to the Fair Fares program for low-income riders.