The base cost to ride the subway or bus went up 10 cents to $3 on Sunday morning, as part of a larger increase in MTA tolls and fares.
NJ Transit riders haven't had a fare hike during the Murphy administration, and the agency will be looking to stabilize its finances moving forward by instituting annual fare hikes, similar to the MTA and other transportation agencies.
When you consider congestion pricing in New York City which could begin in mid-June, New Jersey commuters stand to pay more no matter how they try to get into the city.
The MTA is also raising fares on express buses and monthly MetroCards.
This is the first fare hike since 2019 and the first increase in the base subway and bus fare since 2015.