NYC Subway and Bus Fare Rises to $3 as OMNY Replaces the MetroCard
CONFIRMED88% CONFIDENCEStated as firm by the MTA (mta.info[1][3][4]): "On September 30, 2025, the MTA Board approved the following changes to fares, tolls, and ticketing policies. These changes take effect on January 4, 2026."
The base subway, local bus and Access-A-Ride fare rose 10 cents to $3 and the express bus fare to $7.25, while OMNY's weekly fare cap of $35 became permanent in place of MetroCard unlimited passes.
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