Sentences with phrase «fare increases»

We'll have to see how the interaction of # 1 and # 3 plays out though — closed loop points are less interesting if cash prices for fares increase in a significant way.

Other fares increase in a general $ 49, $ 79, $ 99, $ 129 format depending on route length with some variations.

The research comes as another round of regulated rail fare increases are set to be announced by the Government later today.

The proposed $ 8 billion contribution from the state should not entail the MTA taking on more debt which could translate into fare increases, he added.

The Government are giving the train companies more freedom to rig the system of fares, so that the busiest routes get the biggest fare increases.

Per the regulations of the transport operators, any fuel increase beyond 12 percent warrants a corresponding fare increase.

Midnight Meat Train And you thought fare increases and service delays were a big deal.

But in reality, I see them as little more than a sneaky fare increase.

The limit for fare increases should apply to every regulated train fare, not just the routes fewer people use.

House and Senate Democrats hope to reach a new budget deal to fund popular programs and block fare increases on trains and buses before the legislative session ends Wednesday evening The Democratic plan calls for fully restoring $ 130 million for the...

M.T.A. officials have warned of fare increases if union benefits are too generous, but the two sides do not appear to be very far apart.

British rail passengers are forced to pay around 30 % more than those on the continent - and the spending review includes plans to see fares increase by three per cent above retail price inflation until 2015.

At the same time, Cuomo said blame will be on the Senate and Assembly for fare increases if the funding plan fails to pass.

Public hearings begin Tuesday on a proposed fare increase for Metro - North Railroad, as the state is looking to make up an estimated $ 60 million budget shortfall in transit and rail accounts.

Villiers says that she «understands public concerns about rail fares», yet nowhere in her interview does she suggest there will be any relief from the planned two years of fare increases at three points above the retail price index.

MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota said Wednesday that he does not anticipate fare increases or service cuts to bankroll repairs to the system.

Erie County Legislator Lynne Dixon, who has spoken out against unreasonable fare increases and excessive cuts to routes, continues to work with the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, advocating for cost - cutting options that don't have a negative effect on users and service.

New York City lawmakers and transit advocates called on Cuomo to increase funding for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority amid rising subway ridership and a forthcoming fare increase.

«It's an interesting proposal to alleviate the concerns of some of our customers, though it would certainly carry a financial impact for the MTA as well, so we'll consider it next year as we determine how to structure the next in our series of modest fare increases equivalent to the rate of inflation,» said MTA spokesman Aaron Donovan.

«Funding subway repairs will not come on the backs of riders and the comptroller is fear - mongering by injecting unplanned fare increases into the public discourse.»

The newspaper reports that MPs from both parties will lobby George Osborne and the Transport Secretary, Justine Greening, to cap fare increases at 1 % above inflation, instead of the 3 % + increase that many fares will rise by in January.

Thanks to an aggressive campaign by ATU Locals across Connecticut, bus and train fare increases and service reductions that had been scheduled to take effect on July 1 have been canceled in a state budget adjustment bill signed by Gov. Malloy.

Southwest Airlines implements a $ 5 fare increase across its domestic system.

In effect, it provides Uber a way to charge more without explicit per - mile fare increases.

Government data shows that from 2007 to 2014, the average U.S. domestic fare increased 5 % to $ 391, adjusted for inflation.

New Democrat spokesperson for transportation and ferries, Claire Trevena, sent Minister of Transportation Todd Stone the following letter expressing her concern about the Liberal government's reckless ferry fare increases.

«Now in 2007, it's clear that virtually none of those improvements are going to happen - and the government's only strategy now is to try to use fare increases to keep overcrowding under control.

Yellow taxis in NYC may begin charging more on Tuesday, ushering in an approved fare increase for riders, whose rates have remained virtually unchanged since 2006.

But the structure of Labour's plans for rail renationalisation and caps on fare increases stand to benefit relatively well - off voters in the south east — a group not generally seen as core to Labour's welfare efforts.

Another provision in Klein's agenda would expand speed cameras to every school in New York City, generating $ 450 million in estimated revenue that would bolster mass transit and prevent fare increases in the coming years.

A spokesperson later clarified Oppenheimer's position, saying,» In 2009 the Senate was presented with only one proposal to support the MTA at a time of financial crisis and proposed draconian fare increases.

The next fare increase — the seventh since 2008 — is set to be voted on late next year by the full MTA board, which includes members representing the various regions in the MTA's service area.

Annual rail fare increases above inflation are to end, the coalition has announced, even as it moves to achieve efficiency savings of # 3.5 billion.

When this bill eventually comes due, it's possible the MTA's and / or the state's financial condition will require fare increases, service cuts and / or a new stream of revenue such as the payroll tax that followed the 2007 - 08 recession and is still reviled in the Hudson Valley.

«With the west coast fiasco still playing out, and with savage fare increases only a few weeks away, the campaign for renationalisation of Britain's railways is stepping up a gear,» he said.

After then the government aspires to return fare increases in line with inflation - but this is only an aspiration and depends on the efficiency savings recommended by Sir Roy being implemented.

But a revival of the commuter tax, which was in place for 33 years before it was eliminated by the Legislature in 1999, has been quietly promoted for years by transportation experts who argue that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority needs more - dependable sources of revenue to avoid routine fare increases and service cuts.

Two months after first calling for a $ 1.50 per fare increase in the maximum fare limit within the City of Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh City Taxi owner Perry Buck renewed his request for the Common Council to consider raising the cap on fares.

The alliance announced this week it will be asking the Taxi and Limousine Commission for an approximately 25 percent fare increase.

«I don't think we should go to the riders and ask for an additional fare increase,» the governor said on NY1.

A large number of riders voiced their preference of a modest fare increase over losing services,» Legislator Lorigo said.

... In years past, the MTA's debt loan and ceiling have gone up,» Astorino said, noting that the agency increased its debt limit from $ 37 billion to $ 44 billion and has planned toll and fare increases coming in 2015 and 2017.

However, a year after «Best Picture» nominee «Hell or High Water» unexpectedly stunned, McDonagh's prospects of landing in the race with similar fare increases tenfold.

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Expect fare increases.

Airlines realized that not only fuel surcharges were a great excuse for stealth fare increases, but that they could use fuel surcharges regardless how much fuel really cost.

Have you read about just how many airline fare increases were attempted and «stuck» last year (22 attempts 9 worked)?