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.

OMNY issues are plaguing increasingly frustrated straphangers — just days before MTA makes it the go-to option for subway fares. Commuters reported getting charged multiple times for a single ride ...