MBTA Proposals Raise Rates, Reduce Service
The two scenarios would increase fares by either 35 or 43 percent.
As the MBTA struggles with a growing budget gap, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation today released two MBTA service proposals that would not only raise rates, but also include some service reductions or eliminations. According to information released on a Mass.gov blog, one scenario proposes an overall fare increase of 43 percent, while the other scenario suggests a 35 percent fare increase. The proposals look to close a projected $161 million budget gap for fiscal year 2013, the statement said. Under the first scenario (a 43 percent increase) a bus trip would go from the current $1.25 Charlie Card fare to $1.75. A rapid transit Charlie Card fare would increase from $1.70 to $2.40. Parking will also increase 28 percent. The …
WallSmart
10:28 am on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Looks like times are tough in DC as well. Guess you can run but you can't hide. The DC Metro proposes to increase bus and rail fares by about 5 percent and raise parking rates to overcome a $116 million shortfall in its next operating budget. The actual amount of increases would vary by trip, but riders who use paper Farecards would face the biggest change. Whether going two stops or 10, they … more ›