the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist
“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx
the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist
“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx
Jul 22, 2024
The Washington, D.C. Metro raised bus and rail fares by 12.5% this month. The lowest rail and bus fares rose to $2.25. The maximum rail fare, monthly rail base costs, and MetroAccess maximum fees all rose. Last summer, Metro had already raised fares for longer rail rides.
Officials insist these increases—higher than other cities—are needed to avoid “catastrophic service cuts.” Really? They also say these fare hikes are “in line with cost of living adjustments.” But Metro is also freezing hiring and wages!
More and more of us can’t afford cars. Metro is making sure we can’t even afford the damn bus!