Overview

• Subway and bus fares would rise from $2.90 to $3 on Jan. 4, 2026 under the MTA’s proposed biennial rate adjustment.
• One-way peak fares on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North would increase about 4.4% while Connecticut plans separate 5% hikes in September 2025 and another 5% in July 2026.
• Express bus rides would cost $7.25 with a new unlimited weekly cap of $67 under the OMNY payment system.
• Tolls on MTA bridges and tunnels would climb by 7.5% to help cover operating costs.
• MetroCard sales will end in December 2025 as the agency completes its transition to OMNY ahead of next year’s fare changes.