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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2009

APTA : 9 of 10 systems to raise fares, cut service

Report is based on a survey of 98 APTA transit system members representing more than one-half of the nation's transit riders, and includes 10 of the top 15 agencies in terms of annual ridership.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2009

METRO Briefs

Rep. Carnahan files transit funding bill. Bus Riders Union organizes against fare increase. Denver selects interim general manager.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2009

TTC debuts passes with security features

Starting in July, all passes sold by the TTC and its authorized agents will carry a custom-designed hologram that is unique to the TTC.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2009

L.A. Metro board adopts FY10 budget

As mandated by Measure R, there will be no general Metro fare increase in FY10, and fares for seniors, students, the disabled and Medicare recipients will stay at current levels for five years.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2009

The T's board approves TRE fare increase

The increased fares for the TRE are expected to generate additional revenue of $190,000 for The T to help offset the higher expense of its operation.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2009

METRO Briefs

Witnesses: BART transit officer seemed shocked. Fare evaders exploiting N.Y. MTA bus service. CATS transit chief heads to San Antonio.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2009

NY MTA approves fare increase

Base subway fares will go up to $2.25 from $2.00 and monthly bus and subway cards will go up to $89 from $81.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2009

METRO Briefs

EPA questions Honolulu rail route. DART riders protest fare hikes. CATS to offer TV on buses.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2009

Long Beach Transit launches new fare tech

Customers will be able to more effectively budget their transit needs using a validation system made possible by magnetic stripe card technology.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2009

Amtrak, UATP announce agreement

During FY 2008 (Oct. 2007-Sept. 2008), Amtrak carried more than 28.7 million passengers, representing the sixth straight fiscal year of record ridership when comparing the same routes.

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