Playing chicken with a speeding bus
...it's a bad idea, but it's even worse when playing it with 8 percent of all the bus service in Chicago. Unless the Illinois legislature finds more money for the CTA and RTA by Sunday, fares will rise from $2 to $2.50-3 and several bus lines will be eliminated. Can the Second City survive with a mass transit system that costs the average rider more than superior service in New York, Boston or Washington?
Observers say it won't be an issue because one side (the transit agencies or the legislature) will back down at some point this week.
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rj3 | 11:26 AM |
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Cash customers will pay 2.25 to 3.00.
Transit card customers will pay 2.00 to 3.00.
RFID card customers will pay a flat 2.00.
RFID cards are free until October 31st, and offer a $2 bonus per $20 load. RFID cards can also act as monthly, unlimiited-ride cards.
