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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.
