Metro avoids drastic cuts, but fares are going up in new, nearly $5B budget
Metro fares will soon be going up as part of the $4.8 billion budget approved Thursday by the WMATA Board of Directors.
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Metro fares will soon be going up as part of the $4.8 billion budget approved Thursday by the WMATA Board of Directors.
Metro’s Board of Directors approved a $4.8 billion budget on Thursday to begin on July 1.
Metro says they’ve seen positive trends in recent months, including less fare evasion and crime.
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