The PATH fare hike just took effect: it'll now cost you $3.25 to take the train to New Jersey
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The PATH fare hike just took effect: it'll now cost you $3.25 to take the train to New Jersey
"As of today, the base fare for a single ride on the PATH has increased by 25 cents, jumping from $3.00 to $3.25. This adjustment affects all standard payment methods, including TAPP, SmartLink and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards."
"The fare hike is immediate, but the payoff for commuters arrives on May 17, when the PATH restores full seven-day service across all four lines for the first time since 2001."
"Port Authority Executive Director Kathryn Garcia noted that these changes mark a 'larger turning point' for the system. The increased revenue is earmarked for critical infrastructure upgrades and system reliability."
The PATH system fare has increased from $3.00 to $3.25, affecting all payment methods. Multi-trip options remain cheaper, with bundles averaging $3.10. Future increases of 25 cents are planned annually through 2029, reaching $4.00. Full seven-day service will resume on May 17, restoring direct Hoboken-World Trade Center weekend service and eliminating the Hoboken detour. Increased revenue will fund infrastructure upgrades and improve system reliability, marking a significant turning point for the PATH system.
Read at Time Out New York
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