Sentences with phrase «for fares increase»

Boris: This election is no mandate for a fares increase.

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

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

Asking for a fare increase as city officials are trying to get a new class of cab in the outer boroughs isn't playing hardball, Bhairavi Desai, executive director of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, told Gotham Gazette today.

«If they don't pass a law funding the MTA, then they are de facto voting for a fare increase.»

Though Mr. Koch let Mr. Ravitch take the blame for fare increases, the mayor worked behind the scenes to gain support for the subway, he said.

Not exact matches

Football games are the most dependable ratings - grabbers in television, with viewership increasing as the audience gets smaller for traditional network fare.

Earlier this decade, for example, Southwest priced its sale fares at $ 49 each way for flights of 500 miles or less and prices increased from there.

«The upward effect for transport came mainly from air fares, with a rise of 18.6 % reflecting the usual pattern of increasing prices around Easter.»

In an effort to grow revenue and profits amid margin - crimping cost increases, American and its rivals are segmenting their cabins into smaller classes of service, including no - frills basic economy and premium economy, which offers a larger seat, more leg room and an amenities kit for a higher fare.

He also says that the company has been able to successfully increase fares by about $ 3 to $ 5 for a one - way ticket.

He also referred to the Council and the mayor's agreement in 2015 to increase the police force by 1,300 officers, noting that the money could have been used for the reduced fares.

U.S. consumers bought more organic fare than ever before in 2016, with sales increasing 8.4 percent to $ 47 billion and accounting for more than 5 percent of all food sales in the country, according to the Organic Trade Association.

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

For instance, the merger of American and US Airways in 2013 increased American's market share at Philadelphia's airport to 77 %, resulting in fares there rising from 4 % below the national average in 2013 to 10 % above it now.

VICTORIA — British Columbians facing massive increases in ferry fares deserve to know why BC Ferries poured $ 15 million into a refit for a vessel, then practically gave it away, says New Democrat deputy spokesperson on BC Ferries Gary Holman.

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Yet now, at this time, sitting a very lowly and pathetic and embarrassing SIXTH place in the Premiership, after getting knocked out of the FA Cup by a team struggling in the Championship, and competing in the Europa League, (Which is basically the Championship) you feel you need to remind us of your loyalty and commitment to Arsenal Football Club.This same Club that despite you failing to achieve a Top 4 finish to give us our Champions League fare for this season, Increased your Salary to # 9m per year.I would remind you that you yourself have continually stated that a Top 4 finish was a greater achievement than winning a Domestic Cup Competition, so I will not allow the FA cup win of last season to enter into this letter.

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.

Commuters heading back to work this morning have been hit by an average 4.2 % hike in rail fares, marking a tenth consecutive year of increases for passengers.

Put simply, rail fares have been too expensive for low earners for a long time — to make them affordable enough so that poorer adults use them at a similar rate to rich adults would require major cuts to fares, and therefore a major increase to taxpayer subsidy.

For two years following a fare increase, the bill would forbid the state Division of the Budget from including dedicated transit funds in the «blanket sweeps» it is currently allowed to perform.

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...

Indeed, this is a proper vote - winner for Ken, since 13 per cent of Boris voters say they're more likely to vote for the former mayor if Boris increases fares by seven per cent as planned in 2012.

The talk of rethinking a key revenue stream for the MTA, which stands to make about $ 300 million annually from another fare increase, comes as the agency scrambles to pay for several new financial obligations — chief among them the recently proposed NYC Subway Action Plan.

Board member James Vitiello, who represents Dutchess County, said that while he shares Pally's empathy for riders, he does not believe the MTA can afford to give up the fare increases — a move he said would set a «dangerous precedent» as the MTA wrestles with nearly $ 50 billion in debt and unfunded pension liabilities.

This is because a litre of the product now sells for between N170 and N200 in Eket and environs and transport fares in the area have increased as a result.NAN

At a Common Council meeting last month, Plattsburgh City Taxi owner Perry Buck said that an increase in the maximum fare is necessary for the company to keep up with minimum wage increases.

As taxpayers struggle to make ends meet — including affording the ever - increasing MTA fares — and the governor and legislature are working to control state spending and make our state fiscally solvent, the MTA just disregards reality,» said Rabbitt, who has been a vocal and leading advocate for reforming the MTA, and was a driving force behind the repeal of the MTA payroll tax, having called for a fiscal audit of the authority and its board.

He has also called for immediately increasing the minimum wage in the city to $ 15, which it is scheduled to reach by 2019; free subway and bus fares for low - income New Yorkers, to be paid for by «jettisoning» de Blasio's BQX streetcar plan; establishing a «New York City Land Bank»; ensuring a right to counsel for undocumented immigrants; and prohibiting ICE from being in the vicinity of city buildings.

The Greenport Village Board voted Thursday to send a letter to County Legislator Al Krupski (D - Cutchogue) asking that the legislature allow a «landing fee» for cars entering Greenport from the North Ferry the next time the ferry company goes before the legislature to seek a fare increase.

Pay - More - For - Status - Quo Approach Short - Sighted, Limits Economic Vitality and Growth QUEENS, NY — Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following about the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA's) latest fare and toll increase proposals, which will be presented at a Public Hearing tonight at 6:00 p.m. at York College in Queens: «It's hard to justify any fare increase that -LSB-...]

For example, the adult base fare will increase from $ 1.75 to $ 2, under this proposal.

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.

Arnold Boateng, a spokesperson for AFAG, has said there was no need for the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to increase transport fares at a time the cedi has also stabilised against the major trading currencies, especially the dollar.

Rail should be at the core of an efficient, affordable, low - carbon transport system that is fit for the future — but increasing fares will make it increasingly the preserve of the rich, driving inequalities deeper into our already - troubled society.

The Committee reveals tight budgets, reductions in bus services, increases in fares and stretched public services are worsening transport accessibility for vulnerable groups within society.

When inflation is falling, these fare increases will mean a fall in living standards for public transport users.

«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.

In the run up to last Thursday's London Mayoral election Sadiq Khan pledged to freeze fares on public transport for the next four years, increase spending on cycling and he has since promised to introduce a new one hour bus ticket allowing unlimited changes within an hour.

Both governors at the time suggested they were blindsided by the toll hike plan and publicly shamed the authority for proposing stiff increases on bridge and tunnel fares.

A monthly MetroCard will increase to $ 121 and a weekly will cost $ 32 after the MTA voted to increase fares for subways and buses, but the per - ride fare will remain $ 2.75.

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.

Livingstone's fares policy has fallen apart, he has been revealed as a hypocrite on tax and an increasing number of Labour supporters are making it clear they won't vote for him, but we can not afford any complacency.

«Mr. Mohrer ticked off a list of possible repercussions if the council passes a bill proposed by the Taxi and Limousine Commission to limit new for - hire vehicle licenses issued by the city: Uber cars would take longer to respond to passengers, fares would increase, customers would flee the service and surge pricing would become more common.

This morning, commuters got a «nasty new year shock», at least according to shadow transport secretary Maria Eagle, as they faced inflation - busting increases in ticket fares for the tenth year in a row - a 4.2 per cent average price increase this year.

The $ 12 billion 2012 budget does not have any fare increases but relies on a three - year pay freeze for the Transportation Workers Union, and borrows billions to fund its capital plan.

Both the city and state agree on one thing: Fares should not be increased beyond what is already planned to pay for the capital projects.

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