The good news is the MTA isn’t jacking up subway, bus or commuter rail fares this year, as was previously planned. The bad news: The increase will still take effect in January, and some tolls will be going up more than what many assumed would be a 4% increase,

Fare hikes from the MTA are now just one of several worries from commuters. Now, concerns are sparking about proposed changes to the mobile app. The average Metro-North fare would increase by 4.4% if the board approves the plan.

The MTA says it's considering raising the fares for commuters in the New York City area yet again. Here are the proposed increases: Subway and bus fares rise 10 cents from $2.90 to $3 Express bus fare rises 25 cents from $7 to $7.