San Diego MTS considering trolley and bus fare increase
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The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is proposing a fare hike of 10% to 20% to take effect next year, in order to cut into the agency’s ongoing budget deficit.t
Breakdown
- MTS is proposing a fare increase for bus and trolley services to address a budget deficit. 4s
- The proposed hike would raise one-way fares from $2.50 to up to $3 and monthly passes from $72 to $86. 29s
- This would be the first major fare increase since 2009. 39s
- Critics argue the increase would burden low-income riders, who make up 75% of MTS users. 1m 3s
- The MTS board is scheduled to vote on the proposal, with further legislative steps required before implementation. 1m 36s