Mta Reduced Fare Program 2025. The mta’s operating expenses will climb 3% to nearly $20 billion in 2025, and it’s planning for a 4% fare and toll hike next year to help pay for them, officials said this week. The mta board approved on wednesday a budget plan for 2025 that includes public transportation fare hikes and toll increases slated to take effect next summer.
With the feds having already approved. On express bus trips, the reduced fare is $3.50 (half the $7 base fare).