In the 1970s, the subway fare in New York City was initially 50 cents, which remained unchanged throughout much of the decade. However, due to economic challenges and rising costs, the fare increased to 60 cents in 1975 and then to 75 cents in 1980. These fare changes reflected the financial struggles of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) during that period.
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