NYC Transit System to Hike Fares on Subway, Buses in January

New York City’s public transportation agency will delay a planned fare and toll increase to January, just as the bus, train and subway operator terminates its longstanding MetroCard for a tap-and-go payment system.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will release details of the fare and toll hike on Wednesday at its monthly board meeting, including implementing it on Jan. 4 rather than before the end of 2025, according to MTA officials.