According to published reports, New York City’s Transit System Raises Fares, Tolls as MetroCard Nears End.
- New York City's transit system approved a fare and toll hike, with the base subway and bus fee increasing by 10 cents to $3.
- The MTA will phase out its decades-old MetroCard for a tap-and-go payment system, with the yellow MetroCard no longer being sold after Dec. 31.
- The additional revenue will help the MTA's operating budget as the transit provider grapples with inflation and rising labor costs.
Meanwhile, Trump launches fiscal assault on NYC, threatening $18B in transit projects, counter-terrorism funds
https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/01/trump-guts-nyc-funding-18b-trans…
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