New Yorkers’ commutes are going to cost a little extra in the new year. Starting Jan. 4 2026, the base fare for subways, ...
The base fare for subways, local buses and Access-A-Ride is increasing 10 cents to $3 starting in January 2026.
On Tuesday, the MTA Board voted 11-0, with two abstentions, to approve fare hikes raising the base fare from $2.90 to $3.
Though fares are hitting $3 for the first time, MTA officials said the increase would have been $3.14 if the agency followed inflation rates.
NYC's MTA board approved fare hikes starting January 2026. Subway and bus fares will rise to $3, aligning with the OMNY ...
It will soon cost more to get around New York. The MTA has approved fare and toll increases set to take effect in January.
The changes will go into effect in January to align with the launch of OMNY, the tap-and-ride system, on subways and buses.