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fare hikes for metro
Dec 13, 2007 | 4:16 PM
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OK, after months of argument, the board that oversees Metro has made a decision on fare hikes.

Bus fares are going up a tiny 10 cents a ride, and they won't go up at all if the bus rider uses a SmarTrip card.

Suburban rail commuters will be hit big-time.  Rush hour maximum fares are going from $3.90 one way to $4.50 one way.  Parking in Metro lots will jump from, roughly, $3.75 a day to approx. $4.50 a day.

What's driving Metro's escalating costs?  Energy and health care increases.  Without the fare hikes, Metro managers estimate their deficit would be 109 million dollars next fiscal year.

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FishStick read my blog
Dec 13, 2007 | 6:32 PM

The claim is that they have done everything else they can to cut costs; all that is left is to raise fares. Right. Raising the bus fares a dime? What is the point in so little? Easier for the district to see raising fares and parking fo suburban commuters who are the real butter for the Metro bread.
otisteen
Dec 14, 2007 | 5:38 PM

Why is it that the increases are only affecting Maryland and Virginia commuters? What about this paratransit service that can ride from one part of Maryland to as far as Springfield and only part $2.50 a trip? Why aren't DC residents with higher rates than 10 cents in either bus or rail?

If we are carrying DC, then I think we should let DC government feel the affects by not buying our meals for a day or two. Let's boycott DC stores...we have to do this after the Christmas holiday. January 4th?
shukur read my blog
Dec 18, 2007 | 8:18 AM

I would not have a problem with the fare hike,
if they put the money to good use.It seem like,
when I ride the subway the escalators are broke.I also think they could have better sec-
urity.
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