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New York City

March 01, 2013

MTA Fares Jump on Sunday

The latest round of fare and toll hikes kicked in Sunday.

New York City

December 19, 2012

MTA Votes to Hike Fares and Tolls Again

Single rides will cost straphangers $2.50 and weekly MetroCards will cost $112 come March.

New York City

December 14, 2012

Lhota Recommends Hiking Bus, Subway Fare to $2.50

MTA Chair Joe Lhota wants to see the base fare for subways and buses go up.

New York City

October 15, 2012

MTA Fare Hikes Could Raise 30-Day Metrocard to $125

The MTA unveiled its options for March fare hikes Monday.

New York City

July 12, 2012

Taxi Fare Hike Approved

The Taxi & Limousine Commission voted today to approve city-wide hikes in cab fares.

Manhattan

August 19, 2011

Port Authority Board Approves Proposed Toll and Fare Hikes

The Port Authority Board voted to approve toll and fare hikes for its Hudson River Crossings after striking a deal with Governors Andrew Cuomo and Chris Christie.

Manhattan

August 18, 2011

Cash-Strapped Port Authority Paid $86 Million in Overtime, Audit Finds

As the agency proposes huge toll and fare hikes, it lets "overtime flow like water."

Manhattan

August 05, 2011

Massive Toll Hike Planned for Port Authority Crossings, Reports Say

The Port Authority plans to raise tolls by $4 next month and then by another $2 in 2014, according to published reports.

Manhattan

December 30, 2010

Disgruntled Straphangers Wake Up to Higher Subway Fares

A 30-day unlimited MetroCard will now cost $104, while single ride cards have jumped from $2.25 to $2.50.

Manhattan

November 05, 2010

Yellow Cab Drivers Push for Significant Fare Hike, Report Says

Drivers of yellow taxis have submitted a proposal to increase cab fares nearly 20 percent, according to a published report.

Manhattan

October 27, 2010

MTA Raises Tolls on Bridges and Tunnels

Drivers as well as bus and subway riders will all be paying more for their commutes beginning on Dec. 30.

Manhattan

October 09, 2010

MTA Will Prevent Hoarding of MetroCards Ahead of Fare Hikes

Riders won't be able to activate old MetroCards.

Manhattan

October 07, 2010

MTA Board Likely to Approve Fare Hikes

The MTA Board meets Thursday to vote on a series of fare hikes, which could bring the cost of a subway ride to $2.50.

Manhattan

October 06, 2010

Subway Service Improves — But Not for 'C' Train Riders

The "C" train was named the city's worst subway line for the second straight year by the Straphangers Campaign.

Manhattan

September 10, 2010

MTA to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Fare Hikes

The MTA has scheduled several public hearings beginning Monday, Sept. 13, to hear feedback on its proposed fare hikes.