MTA board OK’s $21B budget as member warns of ‘even more’ fare hikes in years to come

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...