History Of Mta Fare Increases 2025 To Present. On wednesday, the mta board voted to approve its $19.9 billion 2025 budget that assumes a 4% fare and toll increase. Officials with the mta say details on what impact this new budget will have on specific tickets.

Tolls and fares on mta subways and buses will increase a total of 4% sometime in the coming year, part of the funding for the agency’s expected $19.9 billion operating budget, according to a. • implementation of biennial fare and toll increases (2021, 2023, 2025) • achieving affordable wage settlements • aligning service to “new normal” ridership levels