Brownsville Metro to host public meeting for proposed fare increase

BROWNSVILLE, Texas ( ValleyCentral ) — The Brownsville Metro wants your input on advances that could be made to its public transportation as well as a proposed increase in bus tickets.

The Brownsville Metro is restructuring its fare system and proposing a fare increase.

In an effort to allow the public to voice their opinions on the propositions, the city of Brownsville is hosting a public meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the La Plaza Terminal.

The proposed fare increases would be as follows:

Additionally, the city has created a survey for locals who use the transportation to fill out. In the survey, riders will be asked questions, such as, how frequently they use the metro services and if they consider a $2 fare to be within budget for transportation.

To fill out the survey, click here.

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