Politics & Government
Port Authority Approves Budget With No Fare Hike
A reduced fare will also be available to some riders.
By Becky Brindle
For the first time in a long time, the Port Authority of Allegheny County approved a budget with no talks of fare hikes or service cuts, according to the Post-Gazette.
The 2013-14 $366.6 million spending plan passed last week.
The budget includes a welcoming change for riders with disabilities. Starting in September, a half-fare rate will go into a effect, according to the newspaper.
Previously, the reduced rate was only offered to riders with disabilities during nonpeak hours.
For the first time in a long time, the Port Authority of Allegheny County approved a budget with no talks of fare hikes or service cuts, according to the Post-Gazette.
The 2013-14 $366.6 million spending plan passed last week.
The budget includes a welcoming change for riders with disabilities. Starting in September, a half-fare rate will go into a effect, according to the newspaper.
Previously, the reduced rate was only offered to riders with disabilities during nonpeak hours.
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