Mta New York City Reduced Fare 2025 Dates. The reduced fare for subways and local, limited, and select bus service buses is $1.45 (half the $2.90 base fare) at all times of the day for eligible customers. On express bus trips, the reduced fare is $3.50 (half the $7 base fare).

On wednesday, the mta board voted to approve its $19.9 billion 2025 budget that assumes a 4% fare and toll increase. The reduced fare for subways and local, limited, and select bus service buses is $1.45 (half the $2.90 base fare) at all times of the day for eligible customers.