In other words, we'd better get used to the idea. Show us the money only works when you've shown you're worth it first.
Managers understand that fare increases equal a reduction in riders.
A compelling case can be made that a rate hike is needed. Like everything else, fuel, labor and maintenance costs have gone up. The last fare increase came six years ago. It's hard to swallow fare increases when escalators that should have been fixed years ago are still shut down. . . If you experience any problems with the Daily News Web site, please let us know.