New York City subway and bus fares are expected to go up to $3 on Jan. 4, MTA officials announced during the agency’s monthly board meeting Wednesday. With a full transition to OMNY, the MTA announced it would also eliminate the 30-day unlimited fare option, making the seven-day fare cap the only way to get unlimited rides.

The MTA says it's considering raising the fares for commuters in the New York City area yet again. Here are the proposed increases: Subway and bus fares rise 10 cents from $2.90 to $3 Express bus fare rises 25 cents from $7 to $7.

Commuters may start paying $3 to ride subways and buses in January 2026, as announced in an MTA board meeting on Wednesday. The new price would be a 10-cent increase from the current fare of $2.90. Riders who qualify for reduced fare could see an increase of $1.