Breaking: It may soon cost you more to get in and around New York City. The MTA is eyeing fare hikes. Check their full proposal here:
The proposed base fare for the subway or bus would rise 5%, from $2.75 to $2.90. Express bus base fares would rise 4% from $6.75 to $7. LIRR and Metro-North fares would rise at the following rates: One-way off-peak: Standardize discounts across railroads to 26%Tolls would also increase at bridges and tunnels. How much would depend on the precise scenario the MTA pursues, but they say it would be between 6-10% depending on whether people use E-ZPass or pay tolls by mail.
It's not a done deal yet. The MTA is expected to conduct public hearings in June, with a vote on the fare and toll changes in July. The proposed hikes are prompting strong reactions. "We at Passengers United feel that the base fare of 2.75 should be kept for local buses and subways. The express bus fare should be $4.00 instead of $7.00 to fill up seats on empty express buses. The proposed peak fare of $7.00 for city residents is too expensive for a LIRR city ticket and should be kept at $5.00 at all times. We are outraged that the Atlantic Ticket weekly LIRR pass and MetroCard of $60.00 is being eliminated for southeast Queens residents.
"Mayor Eric Adams should cut subway and bus fares in half for the million New Yorkers who can least afford the hike in his budget due next month. By expanding eligibility for the City's Fair Fares program to struggling New Yorkers at 200% of the federal poverty line, Mayor Adams can save almost $1,600 for families earning up to $60,000.
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