It's more expensive to commute in New York City in 2026. MTA fare hikes are now in effect, upping the cost of subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads. NYC subway, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa is a writer based in Brooklyn. New York’s Metrocard is about to join the subway token as a transit relic from the past.

Get ready commuters. You will soon be paying more to ride the subway and buses in New York City. The base subway and bus fare goes up 10 cents to $3 on Sunday morning, as part of a larger increase in ...