MTS fares rise to help offset funding cuts

The price of public transport will go up Wednesday, according to the Metropolitan Transit System.

The MTS says the fare hikes are needed to offset the elimination of $14.3 million in local transportation funding from the state.

The price of a monthly transit pass will increase to $72 for adults, $36 for youths and $18 for seniors, the disabled and Medicare passengers, according to MTS.

Cash fares on shuttle routes 951, 871/872 and 904 will increase from $1 to $2.25, and the downtown trolley zone cash fare will increase from $1.25 to $2.50, according to MTS.

The monthly Premium Express commuter bus pass will go from $90 to $100 and a RegionPlus day pass will increase from $11 to $14.

Tags: fares, funding, SDNN, trolley

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