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MTA Fares Now Cost More For Subway, Bus Riders

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Straphangers are going to be a little more strapped for cash after this weekend.

The price of a seven-day unlimited ride MetroCard for New York MTA subways and buses will increase from $32 to $33, while monthly go from $121 to $127.

Single-swipe cards remain at $2.75, but the five percent bonus is being eliminated, reports CBS2's Marc Liverman.

The board approved the increase on February 27.

MORE: MTA Unveils New Card Readers Coming To Subway, Buses

Earlier this month, toll rates went up at bridges and tunnels around the city.

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