by davinp
Today, Metro’s Board of Directors approved a $4.8 billion capital and operating budget which largely maintains bus and rail service levels when the new budget year begins on July 1. With investments from around the region, Metro will be able to continue to provide great transit service customers are familiar with today.
Bus fares and base rail fares will increase from $2 to $2.25. The maximum rail fare will increase from $6 to $6.75. Late-night and weekend fares will rise from a flat $2 to a variable charge between $2.25 and $2.50 based on distance. MetroAccess fares will be capped at $4.50, up from $4. Pass products will also increase. Metro is also equipping bicycle lockers with an hourly rental feature, with a rate of 5 cents an hour, up to $1.00 per day. Parking fees will not change.
It is unfortunate they have to raise fares again after just raised fares last year. WMATA needs a dedicated source of funding so that that don't have budget problems every year. The local jurisdictions don't like having to find money every year for WMATA.
https://www.wmata.com/about/news/Metro- ... rginia.cfm
Bus fares and base rail fares will increase from $2 to $2.25. The maximum rail fare will increase from $6 to $6.75. Late-night and weekend fares will rise from a flat $2 to a variable charge between $2.25 and $2.50 based on distance. MetroAccess fares will be capped at $4.50, up from $4. Pass products will also increase. Metro is also equipping bicycle lockers with an hourly rental feature, with a rate of 5 cents an hour, up to $1.00 per day. Parking fees will not change.
It is unfortunate they have to raise fares again after just raised fares last year. WMATA needs a dedicated source of funding so that that don't have budget problems every year. The local jurisdictions don't like having to find money every year for WMATA.
https://www.wmata.com/about/news/Metro- ... rginia.cfm
