Friday, February 09, 2007

WP: Metro Fare Hikes in Limbo

Following a large public outcry Metro is holding off on raising fares. Metro ridership is up in recent years costs are rising as Metro needs additional cars to ferry these new riders. The budget shortfall for fiscal 2008 is $116 million.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is great news! Raising fares is about the worst way they could try to close their budget deficit.

Best,
Alan Kimber
Commissioner, ANC 6C05

Anonymous said...

They could save tons of $$ by simplifying the driver's uniforms. Have you really looked at a driver? The metro logo is on the tie, buttons, shirt, cap, jacket, belt buckle...no doubt even the socks.