MTA Fare Hike

Disabled riders among most affected by fare hike

Edith Prentiss, who uses an electric wheelchair, took a bus, three trains, and a ferry to get from Washington Heights to Staten Island for a Metropolitan Transit Authority public hearing on fare hikes and service cuts.

By Sam Levin | Apr 16 09:43 pm ET

MTA likely to hike fares, cut service

The finance committee of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority passed what has been widely termed a “doomsday” fare hike proposal on Monday, paving the way for the full MTA board to grant final approval in a vote scheduled for today.

By Maggie Astor | Mar 25 12:39 am ET

MTA expected to approve proposed fare hike

As deadlock between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and state politicians persists and proposed alternatives dwindle, it appears to be nearly certain that the MTA will approve a significant fare hike as early as this week.

By Maggie Astor | Mar 23 01:18 am ET

Budget Deficit May Spur Less Bus, Subway Service

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority may reduce subway and bus service if its projected $900 million deficit cannot be made up by other means, according to an MTA spokesperson.

By Maggie Astor | Sep 29 08:00 pm ET

The MTA Fare Hike—It Isn’t Fair

Here we go again.

By Gene Russianoff | Sep 7 09:04 pm ET

MTA May Call Off Fare Hike

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority may not go through with its proposed fare hike after updated budget forecasts showed $220 million in unforeseen revenue.

By Maggie Astor | Nov 21 03:18 am ET

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