NEW YORK - DECEMBER 18: A Metrocard machine displays the current price, $1.50, for a ride on the New York City subway or bus lines at a subway station December 18, 2002 in New York City. With the threat of a transit strike over, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is expected to seek a 25-cent-or 50-cent hike in New York subway and bus fares. New York City transit fares have heled steady at $1.50 since 1995, the longest stretch without an increase since 1953-1966. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)