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farebox revenue
Coverage of farebox revenue in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Deficits are starting to return’: MTA faces fiscal headwinds as increased costs outpace fare revenue, officials say
The MTA faces growing budget deficits over the next four years as rising healthcare and fuel costs outpace fare revenue. Projected deficits will increase from $295 million in 2027 to nearly $900 million in 2030, driven by factors like a 100% rise in healthcare benefits and stagnant farebox revenue growth.