Principles governing transit fares will be under stress as Metro, riders debate fare increases

Washington, DC

Released by The Washington Post

Taken individually, each of the principles behind Metro’s fare policy sounds great. They include: Satisfy the customers, be fair about fares, keep them simple, make the most of the transit system’s capacity, encourage riders to use efficient payment systems like SmarTrip, and generate adequate revenue while maximizing ridership….

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