UPDATE: The base price of public transit in the city is going up for the first time in nearly a decade. The MTA approved new increases on Wednesday, and they are going to impact every form of transportation. Christinafantv has the story.
-- The base price of public transit in the city is going up for the first time in nearly a decade.approved new increases on Wednesday, and they are going to impact every form of transportation.
The cost of commuting is increasing for everything from subways and buses, to the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North and the tolls at bridges and tunnels.From the subway platform to the MTA boardroom, riders bristled at the idea of paying more."I think the increase in unfair. I think transit is too high," Troy Chapman said.
But their cries were ultimately unsuccessful at swaying MTA leadership, which voted unanimously Wednesday to raise prices across the board. "The requirement for us to make sure that we maintain forward progress for a safe and reliable system demands that we do take this vote," board member Sherif Soliman said.
For the first time in eight years, the base fare for subways and buses is increasing -- from $2.75 to $2.90.A 30-day unlimited ride MetroCard will be increased by $5 to $132.
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