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MTA proposes first rate hike since 2019

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NEW YORK — The MTA is proposing its first rate hike since 2019.

The agency says fares could go up next year by 5.5%, pushing the cost of a single subway or bus ride from $2.75 to $2.90.

Gov. Kathy Hochul suspended fare hikes during the pandemic.

RELATED STORY: State comptroller report indicates MTA will be short $2.5 billion per year when pandemic relief runs out in 2025

The MTA is now trying to plug a nearly $2.5 billion budget deficit when pandemic relief runs out in 2025.

Ridership has only returned to 60% of pre-pandemic levels.

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Source: CBS

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