The Brief
- The first of three hearings regarding a price hike for MTA fares is tonight, August 19.
- The current standard fare of $2.90 for subways, local buses and Access-A-Ride would increase by ten cents.
- The MTA has delayed the possible fare increase to January 2026 to coincide with the full implementation of tap-and-go on the subways and buses.
NEW YORK – The first of three hearings regarding a price hike for MTA fares is tonight, August 19.
$3 subway tickets next year?
What we know:
The MTA has delayed the possible fare increase to January 2026 to coincide with the full implementation of tap-and-go on the subways and buses.
This system, known as OMNY, requires passengers to tap a contactless credit or debit card, smart device or OMNY card on the reader by the entrance to gain entry. The MTA is planning to completely phase out all other forms of payment besides OMNY by next year.…