Sentences with phrase «proposed fare increase»

Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef wrote a letter to MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota, suggesting a hearing be held to discuss proposed fare increases.

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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 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.

The MTA board voted on the proposed fare and toll increases on Wednesday.

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.

«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.

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.

Mr. Schneiderman, who introduced the bill, said he also has proposed another bill that would increase the fare by 50 cents and provide Sunday buses on nine bus lines throughout the county.