Fare Hike
MTA CEO Does Not Rule Out Fare Hikes
The following story in today’s New York Daily News is just the type of piece that will have the masses screaming bloody murder over the raises awarded to MTA workers via an arbitration panel. The piece focuses on how interim MTA CEO/Executive Director Helena Williams can’t rule out fare hikes due to the 11% raises [...]
MTA Board Approves Reduced Fare Hikes
Monday was quite the busy day in the world of the MTA. As I mentioned previously, the board held an emergency meeting to approve new fare structures after Albany passed its MTA bailout package. The main news is the base fare will rise to $2.25, Unlimited Monthly MetroCards will rise to $89 as part of [...]
MTA Says Doomsday Scenario Can Be Avoided
Since this past Wednesday when the MTA Board approved to enact the “doomsday scenario” budget, many transit advocates & riders have expressed their frustration with the skyrocketing costs & service cuts. While the prospects of reversing seem low, the MTA says it is possible to do just that. Pete Donohue of the New York Daily [...]
Gov. Paterson: Proceed With The Doomsday Scenario
As I noted in the entry below, the MTA Finance Committee voted to recommend enacting the “doomsday scenario” budget to the full board on Wednesday. While there is technically still time to come up with a plan, Gov. Paterson has thrown in the towel on something being done. Earlier this morning he urged the MTA [...]
Access-A-Ride Users Spared Huge Fare Increase
Over the last number of months, the main focus of this blog has been on the dire financial crisis within the MTA. Part of this focus was centered on the possible enactment of a “doomsday scenario” which included massive fare hikes & service cuts. One ot the potential fare hikes that did not get as [...]
Taking A Look At The "Doomsday Scenario"
With a week to go until the MTA votes on whether or not to implement their “doomsday scenario“, the New York Daily News takes a closer look at the details of this scenario. It is pretty much a refresher course from the information reported in January. So here is the latest from Pete Donohue:
A one-way [...]
More Fare Hikes Looming In 2010?
In a little under 6 hours, the MTA Board will hold a special meeting. This meeting which was announced a few days ago through an e-mailed press release is set to tackle possible worst case scenarios for 2010 (& beyond) which include another fare hike. Glenn Blain & Pete Donohue of the New York Daily [...]
State Democrats Question MTA's Credibility
So the dreaded date of March 25th is just about 3 weeks away. This is the day that the MTA might vote to enact the “doomsday scenario” that would affect millions of riders throughout the tri-state area. The Ravitch Commission has recommended some proposals to help the MTA close its operating budget gap & create [...]
NYC Comptroller Debuts Service Cuts System
Five days ago New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson unveiled an online chart and map system to helo showcase the potential “draconian” service cuts we might face. Let me start by sharing the press release issued for the new feature:
New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. today unveiled an on-line chart and map [...]
NYC Comptroller Editorial On Access A Ride
Millions of commuters in the tri-state area know about the nightmare of service cuts & fare increases that might become our reality. No group of riders might have it as bad as those who depend on Access A Ride. The latest proposal calls for one way rides to go up to $5 which is an [...]