MTA Fares Won't Change

Metrocard The NY State of Appeals refused to hear the case of whether the MTA's fare increases are legal, and therefore the prices ($2 for subways & buses, 25% increase for other rail, $4 for other tolls) stand. This is a defeat for different city and officials as well as the Straphangers, but the MTA claims that it's a good deal for all and that "the average fare was $1.26," due to riders taking advantage of 30-day passes. Gothamist can only hope that added coffers to the MTA's warchest will mean better service, but we're not that naive.

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By Jen Chung in News on September 24, 2003 7:53 AM

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Shiraz

I don;t think its right man change it back

Mase

Alex: I agree the vast majority of people have no reason to complain. The major complaint I've heard about monthly unlimited cards ("but what if I lose it?!?") is bull -- protect it like a credit card. TransitCheck is awesome.

However, there is a significant minority of people that frankly just cannot afford to purchase monthly unlimited cards. What the solution should be for these individuals, I do not know, but it is (and should be) a concern.

jj

all i ask for is that with such a nice-round-number fare, mta puts a bill-acceptor on the m9 for the days my monthly unlimited ride metrocard expires and i can't get a new one until delancey... i hoard all available quarters for laundry, and i can't be bogged down by bulky, heavy deposits of nickels and dimes

Alex

Oooh, very nice. Does this mean that we don't have to hear any more whining from the people who aren't bright enough to buy unlimited Metrocards on a regular basis?

Anonymous

Actually, it's the New York State COURT of Appeals, although I do fancy the notion that New York is somehow in an appealing condition.

Continuing the civic leason, NY's lower courts are actually called Supreme Courts - which confuses many. Our highest court is the Court of Appeals. So, in the case of the fares, there will be no roll back, which is unfortunate since it would have had so much comedic, not to mention cash, value.