Yes, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has proposed a series of PATH fare increases over the next few years to help fund major service improvements and capital projects.
Here are the key details from the proposal:
💰 Proposed Fare Increases
* Summer 2026: A \$0.25 increase in the single-ride fare.
* Annually (January 2027 through 2029): Additional \$0.25 increases each year.
* The current single-ride fare is \$3.00 (following an increase that took effect in January 2025). Under the proposal, the one-way ride would ultimately reach $4.25 by 2029.
📈 Planned Service Improvements (Starting in 2026)
The fare increases are tied to the completion of the PATH Forward rehabilitation program and the implementation of significant service enhancements, including:
* Seven-Day Service on All Lines: All PATH lines would operate seven days a week for the first time in 25 years.
* Increased Frequency:
* March 2026: Hoboken-World Trade Center morning rush hour frequency improves to every six minutes (from every nine minutes).
* March 2027: Newark-World Trade Center rush hour frequency improves to every four minutes (from every five minutes).
* Weekend and Off-Peak Enhancements:
* Hoboken would receive dedicated weekend service (Hoboken-WTC and Hoboken-33rd St), eliminating an extra stop for some riders.
* Enhanced late-night Friday service with trains every 20 minutes (instead of every 40 minutes) on all lines from 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday.
* Infrastructure Upgrades: Funding is also designated for new uptown tracks, station upgrades, signaling improvements, and new fare gates to combat evasion.
The Port Authority Board is slated to vote on this plan soon.
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