Metro riders say rising fares may force them to abandon system

January 10, 2012 -- 6:51 PM
Tue, 2012-01-10 18:51

Metro riders said on Tuesday that the rising cost of using the transit system -- combined with declining service -- may force them to seek other transportation options.

Kevin Miller, who commutes into the District from Alexandria, said he may abandon Metro in favor of driving.

"I'm very unhappy about it," Miller said of Metro's proposed fare spikes as he left Metro Center. "I'm considering buying a car, actually."

Miller wasn't alone.


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