NYC Subway and Bus Fares Rise Starting Sunday
3 January, 2026, 10:37 am
Commuters in New York City and surrounding areas will pay slightly more for transit starting Sunday. The base subway and bus fare rises 10 cents to $3, completing the MTA’s switch from MetroCard to OMNY tap-and-ride.
Key changes include:
- 7-day unlimited OMNY pass: $35, up from $34. After 12 trips in a week, additional rides are free.
- Express bus fares: Increase from $7 to $7.25; unlimited 7-day express passes rise from $64 to $67.
- Cashless buses: All NYC buses now require OMNY; no cash accepted.
- Regional buses: NICE (Long Island) and Bee-Line (Westchester) fares rise to $3 to align with MTA.
- Commuter rails (LIRR and Metro-North): Monthly and weekly tickets increase 4.5%, with new rules to reduce fare evasion.
The fare hikes mark the end of MetroCard usage across most MTA services, reflecting a complete transition to digital OMNY payment.
