Gómez: “We should not balance Cap Metro’s budget on the backs of elderly and disabled citizens”
Margaret's Blog
Commissioner Margaret Gómez sent a clear message that she would oppose efforts to attempt to raise Capital Metro fares for seniors and disabled riders. While she supported the fare increase, Commissioner Gómez believes it would be unwise to raise the fare on seniors and disabled citizens at this time.
From the Statesman story about Commissioner Gómez's fight for an exemption for senior and disabled riders:
The Capital Metro board could vote as early as Nov. 9 to enact bus fare increases in early February, six months ahead of schedule, and to begin charging 25 cents for single rides for seniors and people ...
