NYC subway and bus fares to increase before Labor Day, first hike in years

The MTA voted to increase the base fare for subway and bus trips from $2.75 to $2.90, the first hike since 2014.
The fare hike aims to generate revenue for the financially struggling transit system after ridership losses during the pandemic.
Advocates argue the increase will disproportionately impact lower-income New Yorkers who rely on public transit.
In addition to subway and bus fares, LIRR and Metro-North fares will rise 5.5% and bridge/tunnel tolls will increase 6-10%.
The fare hike comes as subway ridership has rebounded to about 70% of pre-pandemic levels.