Port Authority Bus, Trolley Fares Go Up In Pittsburgh AreaUPDATED: 9:25 am EST January 2, 2008 PITTSBURGH -- The Port Authority's 25-cent fare increase is in effect. Talk About It: Share your feedback on our message board Starting Jan. 1, the base fare on buses and trolleys rose from $1.75 to $2.It's the first transit fare hike in more than five years.The Port Authority said a higher fare is necessary to help its revenues keep pace with growing costs, and to help prevent cutting service.Gas costs have increased by 123 percent since the base fare was raised to its current price of $1.75 in 2002, according to the Port Authority, which cited figures from the U.S. Department of Energy.For more information on the rate increase, visit www.PortAuthority.org. Related: Port Authority Explains Reasons Behind Fare IncreaseMore Allegheny County NewsGet RSS Headlines | Free Desktop Alert Copyright 2008 by ThePittsburghChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |
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