Nov 18, 2012

Rail Commuters paying $5,832 a year to save on gas? Hikes may require big lifestyle changes

Here we go again. For the sixth time (by my count) in 10 years, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking to hike its fares. This round will take effect next March with a proposed increase of 9.71 percent that brings the tab for a monthly ticket between Poughkeepsie and Manhattan to $486 and a not-so-grand total of $5,832 a year.

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