"Metro's Revised Budget: Modest Fare Hikes, No Major Service Cuts"
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Metro's revised budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year no longer includes major service cuts but does propose a 12.5% fare increase, affecting all riders except those enrolled in a low-income fare program. The proposal also includes smaller cuts to service and relies on large funding increases from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The budget is contingent on a combined $480 million in proposed funding becoming a reality and must be approved by the Metro board of directors. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is reviewing the proposal and emphasizes the importance of finding a solution to improve WMATA's financial sustainability and performance.
- Metro's new budget avoids major service cuts, but still proposes fare increase WJLA
- Metro Outlines Rosier Budget Projections, Along With More Modest Fare Hikes, Service Cuts DCist
- Metro riders can expect 12.5% fare increases if new revised budget is approved WUSA9.com
- Metro is likely to avoid extreme cuts. But expect higher fares. The Washington Post
- Metro considers fare hike as it grapples with budget shortfall NBC4 Washington
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