by andy
Metro-North fares on the West-of-Hudson Lines to New York Penn Station or tickets requiring a transfer through Secuaus faregates will be increasing starting July 1.
From Mileposts West:
Of note is that Metro-North Pascack Valley Line tickets (and probably Port Jervis tickets) now rank even more expensive than tickets to/from Tarrytown and Grand Central ($215 vs. $213). Typical, less service for more money.
I didn't realize that the Secaucus arrangement was like this; in the past, when NJTRANSIT raised fares, I thought that Metro-North points were untouched. But I could be wrong...
From Mileposts West:
On Friday, July 1, NJTRANSIT will increase rail fares.I was able to look at the new fare tables (also on Metro-North's website) and 10-Trip, One Way are decreased. THE ONLY one that decreased 5% is the Reduced Fare for Seniors/Disabled. Like a lot of people are going to be affected by that reduction.
What does this mean to Metro-North customers taking the Pascack Valley and Port Jervis lines?
You'll be please to see that there won't be much of a difference in the price of your commute. In fact, all Metro-North fares to Hoboken and Secaucus Junction will remain the same.
And new fares to/from Penn Station-New York will increase by a relatively small percentage (from no change up to 4 percent). Believe it or not, some Pascack Valley Line fares will even decrease up to 5 percent.
Of note is that Metro-North Pascack Valley Line tickets (and probably Port Jervis tickets) now rank even more expensive than tickets to/from Tarrytown and Grand Central ($215 vs. $213). Typical, less service for more money.
I didn't realize that the Secaucus arrangement was like this; in the past, when NJTRANSIT raised fares, I thought that Metro-North points were untouched. But I could be wrong...
