This year, probably by May, the basic fare will rise to $2, a 33 percent increase, making it the highest in the country.

The basic fare next month will be $4, up from $3.50.

As of January 1, 2013 basic fares are shown below.

It is the basic fare, somewhat similar to the economy class on an airplane.

In Boston, where the basic fare is 85 cents, riders pay less than half the total cost.

To pay for the discounts, the basic $1.25 fare would rise by 10 cents.

This transfer fare will be much smaller than the basic fares.

The basic local fare is $2.00 ( as of 2013, some other fares may have changed).

There is a basic fare for the first 10 km.

Still, if you liked basic fare, you got your money's worth and then some.