New Yorkers, grab your wallets: Your morning commute is about to cost more than your favorite $3 slice (at least in some neighborhoods). The MTA board voted this week to raise fares across the system, pushing the base price of a subway or bus ride to a historic $3, starting January 2026.

This is the first time we’ve crossed the $3 line, a milestone that transit officials have been eyeing for nearly a decade. In true New York fashion, the decision was unanimous—an 11-0 board vote—though it landed with the same thud as a delayed F train .

The price bump is part of a wider series of increases hitting everything from Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road tickets to tolls on MTA bridges and tunnels. Subway and bus riders will see the base fare rise from $2.90 to $3, while express

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