The price of a 30-day unlimited ride MetroCard will also rise to $112 from $104.
The fare hikes will go into effect on March 1.
The MTA, with a $12.6 billion budget, operates New York City's subway and bus system, area bridges and tunnels, and commuter railroads that stretch into Long Island and the city's northern suburbs. (Reporting By Hilary Russ; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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