The MTA wants to increase fares and tolls by around 4 percent over the next two years.
The proposed hikes, announced Monday, would take effect next March.
Public hearings are planned in December. The MTA says its board may modify the proposals before voting on them in January.
The agency has published a table that includes details of the proposed changes.
Local
Under one scenario, the base fare of a subway or bus ride would go up a quarter, from $2.50 to $2.75.
Increases of roughly 4 percent also are proposed for many travelers on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North.
The MTA says it has cut over $1 billion from its annual spending and plans to do more.
The authority is holding a public hearing on the proposed fare hikes in each of the boroughs, and one each on Long Island and in the northern suburbs east and west of the Hudson River. For the full schedule of hearings, which begin on Dec. 1, click here. Comments may also be submitted via email.
| Fare Type | Current | Proposal 1 | Proposal 2 |
| Base MetroCard Fare/ Local Bus Cash Fare | $2.50 | $2.75 | $2.50 |
| Bonus | 5% with $5 purchase | 11% with $5.50 purchase | No Bonus |
| Effective Fare with Bonus | $2.38 | $2.48 | $2.50 |
| Single Ride Ticket (base MetroCard/Cash Fare plus 25 cents) | $2.75 | $3.00 | $2.75 |
| Express Bus Fare Cash MetroCard with Bonus |
$6.00 $5.71 |
$6.50 $5.86 |
$6.00 $6.00 |
| 30-Day MetroCard | $112 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| 7-Day MetroCard | $30.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| 7-Day Express Bus Plus MetroCard | $55.00 | $57.25 | $57.25 |
| Access-a-Ride Fare | $2.50 | $2.75 | $2.50 |
Note: The $1 fee for purchasing a new MetroCard would remain unchanged.
(Source: MTA)
