MTA toll hikes approved in July officially went into effect August 6. Tolls for MTA bridges and tunnels increased by 6% for motorists with E-ZPass and 10% for tolls by mail. Fare hikes for MTA subway, local bus, Staten Island Railway and paratransit rides took effect Aug. 20. The base fare rose from $2.75 to $2.90.
MTA board members defended the price hikes as necessary to maintain and improve service. They are expected to generate approximately $117 million this year. The MTA paused toll and fare hikes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: NY1
