Archive · 6 Jan 2026
NYC Subway Fares Rise Despite Free Bus Pledge
The subway fare in New York City has gone up to $3.
This is happening even though there was a promise to make buses free.
Also, the fares for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad are going up by as much as 8%.
But there's good news too!
Now, children aged 17 and under can ride for just $1 if they are with an adult.
Before, this discount was only for children 11 and under.
The exact date when these changes start is not mentioned.
NYC subway fares increased to $3.
LIRR and Metro-North fares rise by up to 8%.
Weekly and monthly ticket prices on commuter railroads increase by up to 4.5%.
Children aged 17 and under can now ride for $1 when accompanied.
Previously, the discounted fare was only for children 11 and under.
- Who
- New York City transit authorities
- What
- Increase in subway and commuter rail fares
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the article
- Fare Increase
- Subway fares increased to $3
- Commuter Rail
- LIRR and Metro-North fares rise up to 8%
- Child Fare
- $1 for accompanied children aged 17 and under
- Previous Child Fare
- Discounted fare for children 11 and under
- Effective Date
- Not specified in the article