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Bus Riders Will Be Shelling Out More Cash

Christina Heller

Story Created: Sep 9, 2008 at 3:43 PM PST

Story Updated: Sep 9, 2008 at 6:25 PM PST

Bus fares will be going up in Santa Barbara, but not as much as originally feared. The rising cost of diesel fuel and an increase in riders has put a strain on the Metropolitan Transit District. The MTD had proposed increasing cash fares from a $1.25 to $2.00. After hearing input from a coalition of community-based groups the MTD board decided on smaller fee hikes. Cash fares will increase to $1.75, cash fares for seniors and the disabled will jump from 60 to 85 cents and ten ride passes will now cost $11.50. The changes take effect January 1st of 2009.
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