Politics & Government
North Hills Riders Face Higher PAT Fares
Hikes effect base one and two zone rides, and ACCESS riders.
Residents of and , will pay more to take the "T" or a PAT Bus starting today.
Increases went into effect on most Port Authority of Allegheny County fares, including cash fares for full-fare and half-fare riders, all tickets and passes.
According to a news release, the fare increases are required to balance Port Authority's budget for the fiscal year of 2013, which began today.
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The base one-zone cash fare will increase by $0.25 from $2.25 to $2.50 one way. Two-zone rides will increase by $0.50 from $3.25 to $3.75 one way.
Additionally, fare changes will go into effect for ACCESS riders that same day.
Find out what's happening in North Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Full information on fares, including instructions on exchanging tickets, is available here. The Port Authority Customer Service Center can also be reached at 412-442-2000. For the speech- and hearing-impaired (TTY), call 412-231-7007.
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