By Story by TIM SULLIVAN
BBrownsville bus riders will see their fares go up a week from Tuesday. The Brownsville City Commission voted late last month to increase the Brownsville Metro ride fares hoping to reduce a nearly $1 million deficit.
The new pricing structure doubles the daily fare from $1 to $2. Students will now pay $1, up from 75 cents a ride. Seniors, veterans, and disabled passengers will also pay $1, up from 50 cents. A day pass will increase from $2.50 to $3. A weekly pass will now cost $20, up from $12. The transfer fee has been removed under the new fare structure.
