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Transit agency is preparing report on fare evasion and plans to hire nine security guards to ride the rails seeking patrons who don't have tickets.
Read More →The fare changes are expected to be enacted system-wide on June 27. The new fares will generate $108.7 million to help close a $189 million shortfall and build a sound budget for the new fiscal year.
Read More →For the second year in a row, the budget assumes no wage increase, however, Metro is negotiating new contracts this spring with its major labor unions representing operators, maintenance employees and clerks.
Read More →The first phase occurred in October 2009. The second part would increase the regional day pass from $7.50 to $10 in October of this year.
Read More →The contract is valued at $370 million for the design, development and implementation and fixed maintenance components of the Public Transport Ticketing Corp., Sydney’s Electronic Ticketing System.
Read More →Fare plans will take effect May 1, 2010. Under the new plan there will be a modest 10-percent increase for local bus and light rail customers. Current Access Link services for people with disabilities who are unable to use regular bus service, and selected bus routes in eight counties will be maintained.
Read More →After listening to customers and rail advocates protest a proposed 25 percent fare increase at a recent public hearing, transit officials will adjust plans for raising fares.
Read More →The association’s latest report, "Impacts of the Recession on Public Transportation Agencies", shows that since Jan. 1, 2009, 84 percent of public transit systems have raised fares, cut service or are considering either of those actions. Fifty-nine percent of public transit systems reported that they have already cut service or raised fares.
Read More →Two subway lines will be eliminated, and a 7.5 percent fare increase is planned for next year. Service cuts will save the authority approximately $93 million.
Read More →After Lift Program riders spoke out about a planned service decrease, the Tulsa City Council has raised the fare for its Lift Program. The Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority has agreed to cover the cost to maintain the hours through the end of the fiscal year.
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