"But even with Long Island Rail Road ticket prices rising, some riders will be paying less, as the fare changes come with expanded discounts for children, seniors, and passengers with disabilities. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board at its monthly meeting in Brooklyn on Tuesday voted 11-0 to approve rate increases on the LIRR, Metro-North, and New York City buses and subways, and tolls on its city bridges and tunnels. Two members, both New York City representatives, abstained."
"The cost of LIRR tickets will climb by around 4.4%, with monthly tickets capped at $500. Hicksville riders will see one-way peak tickets climb from $14.50 to $15.25, and monthly tickets go from $287 to $299.75. From Ronkonkoma, a one-way peak ticket will rise from $20.50 to $21.50, and a monthly pass will go from $378 to $394.50. The new fares and tolls take effect on Jan. 4."
The MTA board approved rate increases affecting the LIRR, Metro-North, New York City buses and subways, and tolls on MTA bridges and tunnels. LIRR fares will rise about 4.4% with monthly tickets capped at $500; specific one-way and monthly fare examples include Hicksville and Ronkonkoma increases. Subway and bus fares will increase to $3 from $2.90, and bridge and tunnel tolls will increase by 7.5%. Major LIRR ticket policy changes include eliminating round-trip and 10-trip tickets and significantly shortening one-way ticket validity from weeks to hours. Expanded discounts will apply to children, seniors, and passengers with disabilities. Effective date is Jan. 4.
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