Mta Fare Increase History 2025. Tolls and fares on mta subways and buses will increase a total of 4% sometime in the coming year, part of the funding for the agency’s expected $19.9 billion operating. The mta board approved on wednesday a budget plan for 2025 that includes public transportation fare hikes and toll increases slated to take effect next summer.

The mta’s fare increases happen every two years, which means that the $3 fare would go into effect starting august 2025. The cost of a subway or bus ride in new york city could increase to more than $3 per trip by 2025 under proposed fare hikes, the metropolitan transportation authority (mta).