MTA Fare Hikes? Service Cuts? Fuggettaboutit!

In January, 99Problems broke news on a budget crisis within the New York public transportation system and potentially drastic rate hikes and service cuts (“Too Broke To Go To Work“).
Much to the dismay and agony of many New Yorkers, those rate hikes and service cuts are becoming reality. On Wednesday, March 25th, they were approved by the MTA.

So, New Yorkers and tourists everywhere…here’s what we can look forward to:

-increased price of a single ride from $2 to $2.50 and monthly fares by 20%

-elimination of two subway trains and more than 33 bus services completely

-longer waits for trains and more people on them

-thousands of jobs lost, more dangerous subway stations

There is currently a plan in the NY State senate to pass a new budget that will prevent these changes from taking place. This plan is currently stalled and the Brooklyn League of Young Voters Education Fund is asking for all New Yorkers to speak up and demand fair treatment for lower and middle income residents.

Send a message to New York’s elected officials!

Posted by:

Steve Romain