The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Tuesday voted to raise its fares across the board, including a 9 percent Long Island Rail Road hike set to impact Long Island commuters and travelers in March.
The exact amount of the rate changes will depend on the time of day and the distance of the commute.
The MTA will also bump the price of a one-way subway fare in New York City to $2.50, up from $2.25 a trip.
The news comes as MTA chief Joe Lhota announced he will resign his post to run for mayor of New York City.
According to Newsday, the MTA is also fighting to reinstate its payroll tax,
which charges local businesses 34 cents for every $100 it pays in
salaries. The highly unpopular tax was struck down in state court in
August.
Story by Henry Powderly
MTA To Hike LIRR Fares
Price for Long Island Rail Road trips to jump around 9 percent in March.
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Elle May 18, 2013 at 08:02 pm
They should it out of the school budget for salary increases and entitlements
Carisa Giardino (Editor) May 16, 2013 at 02:01 pm
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Thanks John Franklin for posting this info about the memorial.
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