VIA THE WASHINGTON POST: Metro is moving ahead with plans to impose the largest fare increase in its history this summer, as the financially strapped transit agency prepares to make its riders shoulder the majority of the $189 million operating budget deficit for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The Board of Directors on […]
VIA WTOP: Metro riders could see fares go up again to help close a budget gap. The transit agency has a $189 million budget gap for the fiscal year that starts in July. In order to close the gap, interim Metro General Manager Richard Sarles will recommend a number of changes Thursday. Sarles is expected […]
VIA MYFOXDC: The cost of riding a Metro bus or Metro train rose on Sunday by ten cents a ride. Seniors and disabled passengers will pay a nickel more. The fare increases are supposed to be temporary, but not only are they likely to last, fares will likely go even higher this summer. Metro Access […]
