Commuters react to Increased MTA fare for buses and subways citywide
Last Friday, New Yorkers were paying $2.75 per ride on the local bus or subway. Now, they’re paying $2.90.
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Monday marked the first official workday where commuters had to dig just a little bit deeper into their pockets for their daily subway or bus ride.
Last Friday, New Yorkers were paying $2.75 per ride on the local bus or subway. Now, they’re paying $2.90.
“I take the bus, train, Metro North… it’s kind of unfair,” said one commuter from the Bronx. “People are struggling to get to work as it is.”
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The last time fares were raised was in 2019, back when the MTA paused their bi-annual fare hike on subways and buses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A 30-day unlimited pass increased by $5 to $132, and express bus rides saw a 25-cent increase from $6.75 to $7.
The MTA is reminding New Yorkers about a program called Fair Fares that reduces the price on each ride of your daily commute if you qualify.
To learn more about Fair Fares, click here.
