The Citizens Budget Commission also calls for “modest” increases in fares, tolls and vehicle registration fees to generate $6.8 billion in revenue.
To fund MTA’s $68B rebuild plan, NY should nab fare-beaters, squeeze straphangers and taxpayers alike, watchdog says
Politics
March 21, 2025
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