No complaints about Metra fare hike (Chicago: 2015, train, budget)

[pvande55]

Although Metra is planning a series of fare increases, there has been muted reaction. Metra. I predict sparse attendance at the public hearings. Granted, money is needed for capital spending, but one would expect more reaction.

[nikitakolata]

I'll say I'm not exactly thrilled about it, but like most commuters, what other choice do I have? I wish they could get their performance back on track, it seems like the train is late nearly every day lately. They really need some new/better equipment, as well. It seems like mechanical delays are becoming more common.

A 68% increase seems excessive, especially if the CTA isn't increasing its fares while at the same time is remodeling stations left and right. But, as I said, what option do I have? Realistically, we have no choice.

[almost3am]

hmm, didn't even hear about it until now. That's a pretty steep hike after the last hike they just had. I expect annual increases, this is just higher than expected.

[nikitakolata]

Originally Posted by almost3am

hmm, didn't even hear about it until now. That's a pretty steep hike after the last hike they just had. I expect annual increases, this is just higher than expected.

They are planning to hike fares 11% next year and 68% over the next 10 years. Maybe it won't seem as bad as it sounds, but it sounds not great. That means my ticket will go from about $135 to $226.80. That's a big jump. If service became more frequent or reliable, then I could deal with it, but it seems to be going in the opposite direction lately.

Metra proposes fare hikes to modernize fleet - Chicago Tribune