NYC metrocard fare increase 2013

Use the same MetroCard over and over again because MetroCard is now more flexible than ever.

Here's how it works

Using a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard? Now you can add Unlimited Rides to it.
Using an Unlimited Ride MetroCard? Now you can also add a dollar value to it.
Just bought an Unlimited Ride MetroCard and want to add more time to it? Just make sure you activate your Unlimited Ride MetroCard by using it at least once; then you can refill it.
Whether you choose to add time or value, just bring your MetroCard to any MetroCard Vending Machine or station booth to make your transaction.
The MTA will begin charging a $1.00 “new card fee” for the purchase of a new MetroCard on March 3, 2013. By refilling and reusing your current MetroCard, you will avoid this additional fee.

Important things to Know

Time on your MetroCard will always be used first for paying your fare.
Value on your MetroCard will become available for use only when all time runs out on your card. For example, if you have $7.00 in value remaining on your card and you decide to add a 7-day Unlimited Ride pass, the next time you use your card, it will activate the Unlimited rides, and the value will only become available to you when the 7-day time period expires. Note: On PATH, AirTrain and Express buses, a MetroCard with both time and value will deduct the value based portion of your card (as these services do not accept 7- and 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard).
Your MetroCard can only hold one Unlimited Ride refill at a time. And remember, your refill is activated on the first swipe only after your current Unlimited Ride period ends. Once you’ve activated it again, you can refill it again.
Your MetroCard can be refilled with time and value for about one year. The MetroCard Vending Machine will tell you when the card expiration date is coming up, and will issue you a new MetroCard at no charge with all your purchases on it.

About the $1.00 New Card Fee

Effective March 3, 2013, a $1.00 fee for each new MetroCard purchased in the subway system at a MetroCard Vending Machine or station booth, or commuter rail station will be charged.
Avoid this fee by keeping and refilling your current MetroCard at any MVM or station booth.
You will be issued a new MetroCard at no charge if your card is expiring or damaged.
The new $1.00 charge will not apply to a MetroCard bought at an out-of-system vendor, reduced fare customers (seniors and customers with disabilities), users of EasyPayXpress cards, transit benefit organization customers who get their MetroCards directly from employers or their benefit providers, and customers who purchase a combination railroad/MetroCard ticket.
MTA produces nearly 160 million MetroCards each year at an annual cost of $10 million. Many of these cards are used once and then discarded, often ending up as litter in the system. By refilling and reusing your current MetroCard, you avoid the new $1.00 “new card fee,” reduce MTA expenses and help the environment.

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Fares & MetroCard

The fare for a subway or local bus ride is $2.50*. The fare for an express bus ride is $6. If you qualify for reduced fare, you can travel for half fare. Up to three children 44 inches tall and under ride for free on subways and local buses when accompanied by a fare paying adult. Infants (under two years of age) ride express buses free if the child sits on the lap of the accompanying adult.
With MetroCard your rides can cost less. You can buy MetroCard three ways:
* The cost of a SingleRide ticket is $2.75. Sold at vending machines only.

Unlimited Ride vs Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard, a comparison
Conditions of Use for Unlimited Ride MetroCard
Conditions of Use for Pay-Per-Ride (Regular) MetroCard

Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard

Buy as many rides as you want from $5 to $80*.

Put $5 or more on your card and receive a 5 percent bonus. For example, a $20 purchase gives you $21 on your card. Refill your card to use the balance.

You get an automatic free transfer between subway and bus, or between buses.

NEW!
Effective February 20, your MetroCard can hold any combination of unlimited rides and dollar value!

• Using a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard? Now you can add Unlimited Rides to it.

• Using an Unlimited Ride MetroCard? Now you can also add a dollar value to it.

• Just bought an Unlimited Ride MetroCard and want to add more time to it? Just make sure you activate your Unlimited Ride MetroCard by using it at least once; then you can refill it.

• Whether you choose to add time or value, just bring your MetroCard to any MetroCard Vending Machine or station booth to make your transaction.

• The MTA will begin charging a $1.00 “new card fee” for the purchase of a new MetroCard on March 3, 2013. By refilling and reusing your current MetroCard, you will avoid this additional fee.

• Click here for more information.

* The cost of a SingleRide ticket is $2.75. Sold at vending machines only.

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Unlimited Ride MetroCard

Buy an unlimited number of subway and bus rides for a fixed price. Choose from a 7-Day, 30-Day, 7-Day Express Bus Plus. MetroCard accepted on JFK AirTrain only, or a JFK-AirTrain 10-Trip MetroCard.

NEW!
Effective February 20, your MetroCard can hold any combination of unlimited rides and dollar value!

• Using a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard? Now you can add Unlimited Rides to it.

• Using an Unlimited Ride MetroCard? Now you can also add a dollar value to it.

• Just bought an Unlimited Ride MetroCard and want to add more time to it? Just make sure you activate your Unlimited Ride MetroCard by using it at least once; then you can refill it.

• Whether you choose to add time or value, just bring your MetroCard to any MetroCard Vending Machine or station booth to make your transaction.

• The MTA will begin charging a $1.00 “new card fee” for the purchase of a new MetroCard on March 3, 2013. By refilling and reusing your current MetroCard, you will avoid this additional fee.

• Click here for more information.

7-Day Unlimited Pass
Cost: $30, reduced fare $15
Good for unlimited subway and local bus rides until midnight, 7 days from day of first use.

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30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard
Cost: $112, reduced fare $56
Good for unlimited subway and local bus rides until midnight, 30 days from day of first use. This card is protected against loss of theft when purchased at a vending machine with a creditor debit/ATM card.

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7-Day Express Bus Plus MetroCard
Cost: $55, no reduced fare
Good for unlimited express bus, local bus, and subway rides until midnight, 7 days from first use. This card is protected against loss of theft when purchased at a vending machine with a creditor debit/ATM card.

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JFK-AirTrain 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard
Cost: $40
Good for unlimited JFK-AirTrain trips until midnight, 30 days from first use.

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JFK-AirTrain 10-Trip MetroCard
Cost: $25
Good for 10 JFK Air-Train trips until midnight six months after first use. 1 trip is deducted for each use. Only accepted for AirTrain trips. On sale at AirTrain vending machines, JFK airport, and local merchants.

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Comment by BIIGMANN on March 7, 2013 at 2:35pm: MTA should be ashamed of themselves
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Comment by mr1stroke on March 5, 2013 at 3:22pm: thank you and you too

Comment by barbara glover on March 5, 2013 at 2:00pm: thank u mr 1stroke have a nice day sir god bless u

Comment by mr1stroke on March 5, 2013 at 1:56pm: @barabara dont waste your time talking to them they will not get it, its now 2013 they havent get it when do you think they will the people who gets it will have to get out and go somewhere they can grow, the government been giving free bees to the community for years and what good that comes out it we cant deny the amount of help that black community gets from governmentt and and private sector it only get worse

Comment by barbara glover on March 5, 2013 at 7:38am: mr1Stoke i am glad i can communcate with a man like you in stead of we calling each other names we have to open and communcate i am so very much aware of what is going on around me every day we have to have a plan blacks are our worse enemy some time i learn to talking to people about the problems of our community we never have no ting good to say to each other

Comment by mr1stroke on March 4, 2013 at 10:57pm: @barbara and yes i also agree with all your comments since you are aware of what is going on

Comment by mr1stroke on March 4, 2013 at 10:56pm: @Barbara the Jews are also moving back in the community, black people always get the short end of the stick for one reason, they get too comfortable, public housing suppose to be an opportunity of savings, they went there and called it home until death do them part, now they will end up with nothing they will do the same thing that the black did back in the days for freedom, the blacks from down south migrated in the north for freedom so now they will leave the north and migrated to the south for surviving and opportunity but you see many people are going down south already, and the feds is cutting public housing funding hud is taking over, thats why you see those new apt, i just feel bad for the negroes who thought hand outs will last for ever, now face reality

Comment by barbara glover on March 4, 2013 at 7:06pm: i agree with every ting u are saying mr1stoke they are rebuilding brooklyn and the barcley's center is a part of it a lot of stores are closing also look down town brooklyn i know mr1stroke but some people are still sleep they don't believe d they will come and the poor black people will not live here no more the illuminati who control d dollars soon d dollar bill not gone be around too long illuminati they want the poor to leave and another ting u see d new city housing them kicking d black and bring the chinese