Metropolitan Transportation Authority Announces Fare and Toll Hikes for Spring 2019
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board has approved a round of fare and toll hikes for mass transit commuters.
The new rates will take effect on March 31, 2019 for tolls and on April 21, 2019 for fares. The MTA Board also announced the elimination of MetroCard bonuses for riders.
The MetroCard base fare will remain the same at $2.75, but commuters can expect to see a rise in weekly and monthly pass prices.
If you need to make changes to your Difference Card Commuter Account elections, please speak to your HR or Payroll Administrator.
To see the new approved MTA Fare and Toll Rates, click here: https://new.mta.info/fares.
You can view the full MTA Board presentation on the 2019 Fare and Toll Proposal, here: http://web.mta.info/mta/news/books/docs/Final-Board-Fare-and-Toll-Proposals.pdf.
Key Takeaways
- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board has approved fare and toll hikes for mass transit commuters.
- The new rates take effect March 31, 2019 for tolls and April 21, 2019 for fares.
- The MetroCard base fare remains $2.75, but weekly and monthly pass prices will increase.
- MetroCard bonuses for riders will be eliminated.
- Commuters with a Difference Card Commuter Account should contact their HR or Payroll Administrator to make any necessary election changes; links to the new rates and the full MTA Board presentation are provided.
