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Displaying all articles tagged:
Fare Hikes
stand clear of the closing doors
Nov. 13, 2013
MTA Still Raising Fares, Just Not by As Much
A little gift from the MTA.
By
Joe Coscarelli
stand clear of the closing doors
Sept. 29, 2013
$1.9 Billion Budget Surplus Can’t Save You From MTA Fare Hikes
“They are revenues that we aren’t sure we can repeat.”
By
Adam Martin
stand clear of the closing doors
Mar. 1, 2013
How to Save $8 on Your Next MetroCard
Subway fares increase this weekend. Here’s how to save money.
By
Dan Amira
stand clear of the closing doors
Dec. 10, 2012
Monthly MetroCard Set to Rise to $112; or, Why Joe Lhota Is Doomed
We don’t give a lot of thought to all the good things about the MTA.
By
Dan Amira
taxi!
May 25, 2012
Taxinomics: A Night in the Life of a Cabbie
Cheapskate customers, endless expenses: it’s all part of the job.
By
Jennifer Gonnerman
stand clear of the closing doors
July 27, 2011
The MTA Will Try Raising Fares for a Change
In 2013 and 2015.
By
Dan Amira
transit
Nov. 5, 2010
Yellow Cab Fleet Owners Propose a 19 Percent Fare Hike
It feels like the city is trying to tell us something.
By
Nitasha Tiku
transit
Sept. 16, 2010
The MTA’s Proposed Fare Hikes Are Based on Estimated Income
MTA head says the current discounts depending on the average income of riders are “inequitable.”
By
Nitasha Tiku
stand clear of the closing doors
Sept. 13, 2010
MTA Chairman: January Fare Hikes Are Basically Unavoidable
Savor these last four months.
By
Josh Duboff
stand clear of the closing doors
Aug. 24, 2010
Subway Rides to Presumably Come With Free Foot Rub, Glass of Champagne
Could the MTA hike unlimited monthly cards to $130?
By
Dan Amira
stand clear of the closing doors
Dec. 3, 2009
MTA Boss Says No Fare Hike In 2010
But yes fare hike in 2011.
By
Adam K. Raymond
stand clear of the closing doors
Oct. 19, 2009
It’s Been Too Long Since the Last Subway Fare Increase
Another one may be coming sooner than expected.
By
Dan Amira
stand clear of the closing doors
May 6, 2009
MTA Deal Reached: Fares to Rise to $2.25
Through a hodgepodge of new taxes and fees, the transit agency is saved — for now.
By
Chris Rovzar
stand clear of the closing doors
Apr. 23, 2009
MTA Foils MetroCard-Hoarding Plan
Alas, it won’t be possible to avoid this summer’s fare hike.
By
Dan Amira
some state governments do things
Apr. 1, 2009
Don’t Count on That MTA Bailout
Negotiations hit a snag. What a surprise.
By
Dan Amira
early and awful
Mar. 26, 2009
Why Are These Men Smiling?
Meet the four men you have to thank for your shiny new fare hike.
By
Chris Rovzar