NYC Transit Fares and Tolls to Increase Amid MetroCard Transition
TL;DR
New York City's transit system approved a fare and toll increase, with the subway and bus base fare rising by 10 cents to $3, and the MetroCard being phased out in favor of a contactless payment system, to help fund operations amid rising costs. The fare hike is modest compared to other US transit agencies, and the MetroCard will no longer be sold after December 31, 2023, but can still be used into 2026.
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- It Will Soon Cost More to Ride the Subway and Bus in New York The New York Times
- MTA approves LIRR fare and toll hikes Newsday
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