MTA approves fare hikes: What you’ll be paying now

NEW YORK - The MTA approved a plan on Wednesday that will raise fares and tolls starting next August.

The MTA has not officially disclosed the exact amount of the fare increase, but it is estimated to be 4%, raising the fare to $3.

Last year, subway and bus fares went from $2.75 to $2.90. The 7-day unlimited MetroCard went up by $1 to $34, and the 30-day unlimited card increased to $132.

For Metro-North and LIRR riders, weekly and monthly tickets will go up by 4.5%.

Tolls for bridges and tunnels will increase by 6% for E-ZPass users and 10% for those who pay by mail.

Starting January 5, drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street will pay $9 under the new congestion pricing plan.