#MTA delays board vote on two-year subway fare hikes

#MTA delays board vote on two-year subway fare hikes

“#MTA delays board vote on two-year subway fare hikes” The cash-strapped MTA is putting the brakes on controversial plans to raise transit fares, The Post has learned. Agency board members had been scheduled to vote Thursday on fare and toll increases in line with the agency’s policy since 2009 to enact increases every two years….

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#.2 billion only keeps the MTA on life support

#$4.2 billion only keeps the MTA on life support

“#$4.2 billion only keeps the MTA on life support” Congress finally reached a relief-bill deal that will send a much-needed $4.2 billion to the MTA. Kudos to Sen. Chuck Schumer for getting it done — and for warning that it’s not nearly enough. The aid should let the agency avoid — for now — major…

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#Commuters protest MTA fare hike outside Gov. Cuomo’s office

#Commuters protest MTA fare hike outside Gov. Cuomo’s office

“#Commuters protest MTA fare hike outside Gov. Cuomo’s office” Disgruntled straphangers rallied outside Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Midtown office Sunday to protest proposed MTA fare and toll hikes. In addition to increasing subway fare prices, the transit agency is considering raising the price of a new single-use MetroCard, getting rid of unlimited subway passes and revoking…

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