close
close
You are Here
Metro increases its fares on the last day of June – Telemundo Washington DC (44)
vefms

Metro increases its fares on the last day of June – Telemundo Washington DC (44)

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will increase its fares systemwide starting June 30. Metro’s last general fare increase was in 2017.

The 12.5% ​​increase will bring rates between $2.25 and $6.75.

Metro says these changes will help them maintain their services without cuts and keep up with inflation.

This is what you can expect

  • Metrobus and Metrorail base fare: Increases from $2 to $2.25.
  • Maximum weekday fare: increases from $6 to $6.75.
  • Weekends and evenings: varies between $2.25 and $2.50 depending on the trip.
  • Mileage Express Bus Fares: Increased from $4.25 to $4.80.
  • MetroAccess: Increases from $4 to $4.50.

As for parking rates, they will not change, but if you want to park your bike, renting a bike locker will cost you 5 cents per hour.

Metro implemented the price increases to close a $750 million budget gap.

How Metro users react

There are mixed reactions to fare increases from regular Metro users.

“Things are better in the economy today, so it makes sense that other things have to go up for us to be okay,” one woman said.

He said raising rates is a better alternative than service cuts.

On the other hand, some are not satisfied with the Metro plan.

“The fee is already quite high,” said one man. “Then why would you increase the bus fare?”

Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin

Related Posts