This change is due to go into effect on January 1st, 2026. EZ PassNY will increase by 52 cents on major bridges. . .
The reusable OMNY card will increase from $1 to $2 next year.
Phase out the MetroCard completely by the end of December, FORCING all subway and bus riders to use OMNY.
Yep, a fare hike is on the horizon for NYC transit riders. The MTA has approved raising subway and bus fares from $2.90 to $3.00, with the change likely taking effect Jan 4th, 2026. This increase is part of a broader budget strategy and coincides with the phaseout of MetroCards in favor of the OMNY tap-and-go system.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s changing:
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Subway & Local Bus Fare: $3.00 per ride
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Express Bus Fare: Rising from $7.00 to $7.25
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OMNY Weekly Cap: No more than $36 for unlimited rides in 7 days
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MetroCard Retirement: Sales end December 31, 2025; OMNY becomes the standard
Commuter rail fares (LIRR and Metro-North) and bridge/tunnel tolls are also set to rise by up to 8% and 7.5%, respectively.