MTA head Janno Lieber has a wish list for 2026. Here's his plan for NYC buses and subways.

In a wide-ranging speech on the state of the MTA on Tuesday, Chairman Janno Lieber revealed his wish list for 2026.
Gothamist

MTA chief vows fare evasion crackdown on NYC buses once MetroCard retires

MTA Chair Janno Lieber said requiring all riders to pay with OMNY will make it easier to check who has actually paid.

We Have a Way to Pay for Free Buses. It Means Free Street Parking Is Over.

There are roughly three million on-street parking spaces in New York, according to city estimates. Only about 80,000 are ...

Fare agents, not cops, will bust fare evaders on NYC buses: MTA chair

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — New York City will be moving to a “European-style” approach to bus fare enforcement, MTA Chair Janno ...

Where to find an OMNY card in NYC as MetroCard is phased out

NEW YORK (PIX11) – New Yorkers – are you ready to say goodbye to the MetroCard and hello to OMNY? MetroCards will be fully ...
NBC New York

Prepare to pay more to get around New York City

New Yorkers' commutes are going to cost a little extra in the new year. Starting Jan. 4 2026, the base fare for subways, local buses and Access-A-Ride will rise from $2.90 to $3. The reduced fare rate ...
Gothamist

MTA outlaws coin payment on NYC's buses: 'I remember when the bus was a nickel'

This column originally appeared in On The Way, a weekly newsletter covering everything you need to know about NYC-area transportation. Sign up to get the full version, which includes answers to reader ...
Vending Times

NYC Subway's MetroCard ending, OMNY taking over

New York City's subway system is poised to complete its transition away from the yellow MetroCard, beginning in 2026, ...