Mta Fare Increase 2.90 2025 Nj. Bus and subway fares could be headed toward $3 in 2025 after the board of the metropolitan transportation authority on wednesday approved a financial plan calling for a 4. Fare increases were back on schedule in 2023, rising from $2.75 to $2.90.

The base fare for subways, local buses, the staten island railway and paratransit will rise to $2.90, up from the current fare of $2.75. In recent years, the mta has approved 4% increases in fares and tolls.