M.T.A. Increases Fares and Cuts Services →
via The New York Times:
The fare hikes on the subway and buses, including an increase in the base subway and bus fare to $2.50, from $2, will take effect on May 31.Best part of the article:
Norman Siegel, a past and present candidate for the city’s public advocate and a longtime civil liberties lawyer, tried to portray the board as out of touch, asking the board, “I am curious how many of you use the trains or buses regularly?”
When only some raised their hands, he said, “I hope that one day everyone here raises their hand.” He added, “You clearly don’t represent the diversity of the city or the state.”Epic fail for NYC.
And yet another thing for which we can thank Pataki, who cut both transit subsidies and corporate taxes. And also Giuliani, New York’s Mayor for Westchester, who cut City contributions to transit. Good going, guys! But what do you care — your constituents all drove.
