BART Board Approves Fare and Parking Fee Hikes.
BART's board of directors has voted to increase fares and parking fees to address the agency's budget deficit caused by falling ridership. The plan includes an 11% fare increase over two years, with low-income riders receiving a 50% discount. Parking fees will also be raised, with the proposed daily fee ranging from $3 to $6.30 and the monthly fee ranging from $84 to $220. The changes are expected to allow BART to spend an additional 7.5% on operational expenses, but the agency still expects a two-year deficit of $93 million.