MTA Delays August Fare Hike, $2.90 Base Fare Gets Extension

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The expected fare increase from $2.90 to $3.00 won't happen in August as originally planned, giving riders unexpected financial relief.

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"Because of the nature of the public process, it cannot and won't be in August," Lieber stated after the monthly board meeting.

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Why the delay? The MTA needs to complete required public hearings and secure board approval before implementing any fare changes.

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This fare increase delay comes during the critical transition from MetroCard to OMNY tap-and-go payments, set to be completed by December 31, 2025.

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"We're thinking of eliminating the complexity of asking riders to change how much they pay at the same time it's asking them to change how they pay," Lieber explained.

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While the exact date remains uncertain, the MTA's $20 billion budget for 2025 still counts on this fare increase happening later this year.

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Meanwhile, the new congestion pricing program has already generated $219 million toward its $500 million annual goal for transit improvements.

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The MTA's separate $68.4 billion capital plan through 2029 includes installing 75 miles of modern signals and enhancing stations throughout the city.

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