Overview
- Starting Jan. 4, the base fare for subways, local buses and Access-A-Ride rises to $3, with single-ride tickets increasing to $3.50.
- Express bus fares increase to $7.25, and OMNY’s permanent rolling cap grants free subway and local bus trips after 12 paid rides within seven days, capping weekly costs at $35.
- Reduced-fare riders pay $1.50 on subways and local buses and $3.60 on express buses, with a $17.50 weekly cap for reduced fares and a $67 cap for express users.
- Tolls at all MTA-controlled bridges and tunnels go up 7.5% for E‑ZPass and Tolls by Mail, with examples including $7.46 at major crossings and $3.42 at the Henry Hudson Bridge.
- MetroCard unlimited products are no longer sold as OMNY becomes standard, MetroCards remain accepted into 2026, the OMNY card surcharge rises to $2 later in 2026, and LIRR/Metro‑North riders must activate mobile tickets before boarding or face an $8 surcharge.