From the PRTC Rider Express Email List
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On November 6th, the Board of Commissioners for the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission authorized a fare increase for bus services operating in the Prince William County area. The new fares, which were discussed at six public hearings this fall, will take effect on Monday, Dec. 15.

The fare increase is part of a multi-faceted plan that the Board approved to defray higher-than-budgeted fuel and bus service costs and address overcrowding on PRTC's OmniRide commuter routes. The plan features more service hours and additional buses to ease overcrowding.

To supplement the bus fleet, the Board authorized PRTC to contract with Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc. for the lease-purchase of four buses. Over the next few months, the four buses being lease-purchased as well as the new buses PRTC ordered months ago that are now being manufactured will be delivered and placed into service. Two of the new buses are expected in November, two more are scheduled to arrive several weeks later, and four others are expected between January and April.