"MTA Fare Hikes Take Effect Sunday: What Riders Need to Know"

Starting Sunday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City is implementing fare hikes on subways, buses, and trains. The base fare for a subway or bus ride will increase from $2.75 to $2.90, while a 7-day pass will cost $34 and a 30-day unlimited pass will cost $132. Express bus fares will rise from $6.75 to $7. The fare hikes, the first in eight years, were approved by the MTA board to keep up with inflation and fund operational costs. New Yorkers have mixed reactions, with some expressing concerns about the increased expenses and others hoping the additional revenue will be used to improve infrastructure.