Sorry, commuters: we’ve got a little bit of bad news.

The MTA has confirmed its fare hike , and single rides on NYC subways and buses will rise from $2.90 to $3. (We know, we know…)

The hike was originally slated for summer 2025 , however, it is now set to begin in January 2026, just as we usher out the MetroCard and welcome OMNY on a full-time basis.

Your commutes might start to look a bit different, but we’ll break down everything you need to know for the new year.

MTA fare hike is slated for January 2026

In addition to subway and bus single rides rising to $3, the MTA board voted on other matters during their September 30th meeting.

There will also be a 4.5% increases for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North monthly tickets, as well as a roughly 7% toll in

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