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MTA Increases Subway and Bus Fares Starting Sunday

1/4/2026

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Starting Sunday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) raises subway and bus fares to $3.
It is the first fare hike in over two years, a 10-cent increase that is less than 4% of the current fare.
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) fares rise, with one-way tickets up to 8%.
Tolls on MTA bridges and tunnels rise 7.5%.

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Story summary

Starting Sunday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) raises subway and bus fares to $3.
It is the first fare hike in over two years, a 10-cent increase that is less than 4% of the current fare.
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) fares rise, with one-way tickets up to 8%.
Tolls on MTA bridges and tunnels rise 7.5%.