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Hochul blames ‘lack of investments’ for MTA’s hellish service meltdowns, even as bloated transit agency eyes fare hike to $3
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday blamed decades-long “lack of investments” in subway infrastructure for hellish service meltdowns this week amid stifling heat and torrential downpours.
NYC Subway Havoc Returns as Heat Wave, Heavy Rains Beset City
New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority is buckling under the strain of extreme weather, with torrential rain and sweltering heat triggering major service disruptions and sending riders ...
MTA lays out fare hike timing; some proposed toll increases higher than expected: Sources
The good news is the MTA isn’t jacking up subway, bus or commuter rail fares this year, as was previously planned. The bad ...
MTA proposes NYC fare, toll hikes slated for January 2026
The fare increases were first brought up during the MTA board meeting in December 2024. At the time, MTA Chair and CEO Janno ...
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74% of NYC commuters have had issues with OMNY, survey finds - MSN
New York City commuters are reporting issues with the OMNY tap-and-go system, which is set to replace the MetroCard in the coming year. The Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee, an independent ...
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Can You Spare A Dime- What Should The MTA Do In Return For The $3 Fare?
The proposed ten-cent fare increase for NYC buses and subways is now set to take place on January 4th, 2026. WOR Beat on the ...
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MTA plans to increase subway and bus fares to $3 in January, delayed 6 months
This year's expected MTA subway and bus fare hike to $3 is delayed until January. The base fare was supposed to increase next month. But, the transition to the new OMNY tap and pay system delayed the ...