The MTA board is expected to vote on approving fare hikes on Tuesday after the public comment period.

The proposal increases the subway, local bus and Access-A-Rides fare to $3. Meanwhile, single fare ride tickets will increase to $3.50 and Express bus fares will increase to $7.25. The fare cap for seven days of unlimited travel using the tap and ride will decrease to $35.

For commuters who take the LIRR and Metro-North, all one-way tickets will now expire at 4 a.m. the next day instead of the previous 4-hour validity window. The “family fare” program, which allows up to four children to ride for $1 each with a fare-paying adult, has been extended to include children 17 years old and under.

If approved, the changes would take effect on or about Jan. 4, 2026.