Base fare rises to $3 in January 2026 as MetroCard ends, OMNY becomes standard, and fare evasion enforcement intensifies.
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Everything’s $3 Now? What Riders Pay For in NYC’s Subway Fare Hike
Beginning January 2026, the base fare for New York City’s subways and local buses will rise from $2.90 to $3.00. The MTA ties the hike to revenue shortfalls and the shift to a fully tap-based system. MetroCard sales will end in 2025 as OMNY becomes the sta…