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While it might not seem this way, Metro fare increases were roughly in line with the general rate of inflation from system opening through 2009. See:

http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/1769/metrobus-metroaccess-fares-have-declined-with-inflation/

Since then, the bad economy has decreased ridership such that fare increases beyond the rate of inflation are necessary.

Bear in mind that there were no Metro fare increases from 1992 to 2000. That may have been the case in other cities as well and if that's when you were living in other cities, it might seem like those cities hold the line on fares while metro increases them all the time.

by Falls Church on Nov 30, 2011 10:38 am • link • report

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