Mta Fare Increase 2025 Date And Time. New york’s transit board approved a hike in subway and bus base fares for the first time since 2015 with an increase from $2.75 to $2.90, kicking off before labor day. The base fare for subways, local buses, the staten island railway and paratransit will rise to.

According to mta documents, the fare and toll increases are scheduled for august, following public hearings. The mta’s fare increases happen every two years, which means that the $3 fare would go into effect starting august 2025.