Cameron on Transportation
Free Bus Rides to Continue Through March, But Expect Rail Fares to Go Up for Years to Come
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There’s good news and bad news about mass transit fares. The good news is that buses in Connecticut will remain free until the end of March 2023 as part of the “gas tax holiday” extension approved this week by the Legislature. New Haven and Hartford city governments would like to see the free bus rides be made permanent, arguing that economically challenged residents deserve a break. Cost to taxpayers: $2.7 million a month. But for rail riders (who never enjoyed such a deal), you can expect to see fares increase in the years to come.