Gone are the days of cheap subway fare in New York City.
On Sunday, the transit system's fare climbed from $2.50 to $2.75. That $0.25 hike is yet another annoyance for New Yorkers who already deal with a slew of transit issues.
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Back in 1904, when the subway first opened, it used to cost $0.05 per ride. But over the years, that number has increased to match inflation. As it stands now, New York City has one of the world's most expensive public transit systems.
The Associated Press took a look at the city's history of subway fares, so you can revel in the days when it used to cost pennies -- literally. Here's a quick trip down memory lane of cheaper subway rides:
Oct. 27, 1904, subway opens, fare of $0.05
July 1, 1948, increases to $0.10
July 25, 1953, $0.15
July 5, 1966, $0.20
Jan. 1, 1970, $0.30
Jan. 1, 1972, $0.35
Sept. 1, 1975, $0.50
June 29, 1980, $0.60
July 4, 1981, $0.75
Jan. 1 1984, $0.90
Jan. 1, 1986, $1
Jan. 1, 1990, $1.15
Jan. 1, 1992, $1.25
Nov. 12, 1995, $1.50
July 4, 1998, unlimited-ride MetroCards introduced. A 30-day card costs $63
May 4, 2003, single-ride $2. 30-day card $70
Feb. 27, 2005, 30-day card $76
March 2, 2008, 30-day card $81
June 28, 2009, single-ride $2.25, 30-day card $81
Dec. 30, 2010, 30-day card $104
March 2013, single-ride $2.50, 30-day card $112, added $1 charge to buy a new MetroCard
March 2015, single-ride $2.75, 30-day card $116.50