The MTA says it's considering raising the fares for commuters in the New York City area yet again. Here are the proposed increases: Express bus fare rises 25 cents from $7 to $7.25 One-way peak tickets for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North jump by as much as 4.4% Officials say there are incentives under this new proposal.

The base fare was supposed to increase next month. But, the transition to the new OMNY tap and pay system delayed the normal fare increase schedule.

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 Street reporter Natalie Migliore asked straphangers at Columbus Circle what the MTA ought to do if they really want the increase.