Metrolink will explain the fare increase at series of public workshops to be held throughout its ser

The Metrolink commuter rent car in europe rail service plans to increase fares as early as July to help reduce a $13-million budget deficit largely caused by rising fuel and labor costs, rent car in europe railroad officials said Thursday.
If approved, the proposed increase of 5% to 9% will only cover part of the shortfall, making it necessary for Metrolink to seek additional subsidies from the five county transportation agencies that support the railroad.
"Despite continued efficient management practices, our costs have increased mostly because of the rising cost of fuel and an increase in our operations contracts due to a sweeping nationwide labor negotiation settlement," said John Fenton, Metrolink's chief executive.
The typical round-trip fare between downtown Los Angeles and Fullerton is now $15; between Los Angeles and Riverside $23; and between Los Angeles and east Ventura is $25.50, the same cost for a round trip between Los Angeles and Lancaster.
Metrolink will explain the fare increase at series of public workshops to be held throughout its service area later this month. They will end with a public hearing at the Metrolink board meeting on May 30.
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