The increase takes effect Monday on the New Jersey-Manhattan system, making PATH cost more than the New York City subway's $3 fare.
The Port Authority plans to raise the one-way fare from $3 to $4 by early 2029 in four equal steps, with this 25-cent increase the first.
Officials link the hike to a $430 million modernization plan and expanded service, including direct weekend Hoboken-World Trade Center trips from May 17 and seven-day operation on all four lines.
As PATH fares surpass the subway, will service upgrades truly justify the higher cost for daily commuters?
Beyond the fare hike, will the new TAPP payment system offer fare caps to save frequent riders money?