NYC transit fare to bump to $3 as MTA board approves hike | NYGazet

The latest price hike for New York commuters comes about a month before the mayoral election, which has centered around affordability concerns.

New York City commuters should brace for a price hike. The MTA board on Tuesday approved a fare increase bumping the cost of a single subway or bus ride to $3 from the current $2.90. The board also approved a 4.5% hike to the cost of Long Island Rail... [1842 chars]