§ 36. Rates of fare. The board of transportation, with the approval of the mayor, is hereby empowered to fix and adjust from time to time the rate of fare that may be charged any passenger traveling on any railroad publicly or municipally operated pursuant to the authority of this chapter, provided, however, that any change in such rate of fare shall become effective on the first day of the next ensuing fiscal year of the city.

Terms Used In N.Y. Rapid Transit Law 36

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.