The MTA board approved a $21.3 billion operating budget for 2026 on Wednesday — a plan that leans heavily on a robust economy to keep New York’s transit system afloat. The plan anticipates a robust economy to the keep the Big Apple’s transit system afloat with 43% of the MTA’s operating budget now funded by…
MTA board OK’s $21B budget as member warns of ‘even more’ fare hikes in years to come
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December 17, 2025
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