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Metro proposes 11% fare increase triggered by ‘inflation,’ officials say

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According to documents from the D.C.-area transit agency, the rate hike is driven by inflation and would apply to fares on Metro Rail, Metro Bus and Metro Access.

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  1. NBC4 Washington

    Metro fares could jump by 11% under proposal officials say is due to inflation (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    What to Know Metro officials say this would be an inflation-based decision because operating costs have gone up. Under the proposal, Metrorail fares could increase from $2.25–$6.75 to $2.50–$7.50, while Metrobus fares would likely go from $2.25 to $2.50.

  2. NOTUS

    WMATA Proposes Inflation-Based Metro Fare Increase (opens NOTUS)

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    Officials project the fare increase would bring in an extra $40-45 million in revenue, while causing 8 million fewer trips.

  3. DC News Now

    Metro proposes 11.1% fare hike to combat rising inflation (opens DC News Now)

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    The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is proposing an 11.1% increase in fares for Metrorail and bus riders.

  4. WTOP Washington DC

    Metro proposes 11% fare increase triggered by ‘inflation,’ officials say (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    According to documents from the D.C.-area transit agency, the rate hike is driven by inflation and would apply to fares on Metro Rail, Metro Bus and Metro Access.

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