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Fare Hikes

Thomas Prendergast (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

MTA Chairman: Don’t Get Your Hopes Up For A Fare Hike Reprieve

The man tapped to head the Metropolitan Transportation Authority wants a second look at the service cuts that have increased crowding and wait times.

2013/04/27

Subway turnstile at Penn Station (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

MTA Fare Hikes Take Some Commuters By Surprise

Bus and subway fare hikes took effect at midnight, while tolls on the MTA’s seven bridges and two tunnels went up at 2 a.m.

2013/03/03

MetroCard machine (file/Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

MTA Releases 4 Different Proposals Outlining Fare, Toll Hikes

The MTA said it’s necessary to raise rates to pay for costs it doesn’t have control over like debt service, pensions, energy and employee and retiree health care.

2012/10/15

MetroCard (credit: Evan Bindelglass / CBSNewYork)

Transit Advocates Frustrated By Likely MTA Fare Hikes

Transit advocates expressed frustration Saturday, as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority prepares for its fourth fare hike in five years.

CBS New York–2012/10/13

CBS 2's Steve Langford asks Port Authority Chairman David Samson a question. (credit: CBS 2)

Port Authority Chairman Says Toll, Fare Hikes Weren’t Imposed To Pay For WTC

The billion dollar question is exactly where is the Port Authority toll hike money is going.

2012/09/20

Metro-North Railroad (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

New Haven Line Commuters May Get Reprieve On Four Percent Fare Hike

A powerful committee in Hartford has taken a big step in favor of New Haven Line commuters, reports WCBS 880′s Connecticut bureau chief Fran Schneidau.

2012/03/30

The entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel - Weehawken, NJ - File Photo

Toll, Fare Increases At Hudson River Crossings Take Effect

Commuters are paying as much as 50 percent more to cross bridges and tunnels as the Port Authority’s controversial toll and fare hikes took effect.

2011/09/19

Commuters Face Higher Hudson River Crossing Tolls For Start Of Work Week

The Port Authority’s controversial toll and fare hikes took effect and now commuters are paying as much as 50 percent more to cross bridges and tunnels.

2011/09/18

The Stamford Metro-North Station - File Photo

Public Hearings This Week On New Haven Line Fares

Gov. Rell says she backs New Haven Line commuters in their opposition to any rule changes that would effectively shorten the shelf life of tickets.

2010/09/28

Subway Train (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

MTA Chairman Defends Proposed Fare Hikes

As the MTA held the last of its public hearings on proposed fare hikes Tuesday night, the agency’s chairman and CEO is still explaining why the increases are necessary.

2010/09/21

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