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NYC Transit Fares Jump to $3 Amid Major Changes

1/6/2026

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MTA Raises Transit Fares
  • New York City's transit fare rose to $3 on January 4, 2026, marking the first hike in over two years.
  • The rise coincides with the OMNY tap-and-go system replacing the MetroCard.
  • Tolls for city bridges and tunnels will rise to $7.46.
  • The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced fare increases for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad, with some tickets rising up to 8%.
  • Riders under 17 pay $1.