MTA Plans to Raise NYC Subway and Bus Fares by 4%
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has proposed raising the base fare for a single New York City subway, bus or paratransit ride 5 percent, to $2.90 from $2.75, the first increase to the base fare since 2015. The proposal would also raise the cost of a seven-day MetroCard 3 percent, to $34 from $33, and the cost of a 30-day MetroCard would go up 4 percent, to $132 from $127, their first increases since 2019. If approved, the fare increase would take effect no later than Labor Day and is expected to generate $305 million a year in revenue.
- M.T.A. Proposes Raising Bus and Subway Fares to $2.90 by Summer's End The New York Times
- MTA proposes increasing subway, bus fares by Labor Day in NYC WABC-TV
- LIRR fares would increase more than 4%, tolls rise 5.5% under MTA plan Newsday
- MTA expected to hike NYC subway, bus fares to $2.90 before Labor Day New York Post
- Here's How Much MTA Wants to Hike Fares This Fall NBC New York
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