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Winchester council tables proposed transit fare increases; members seek more data on youth rides
Summary
After extended debate and public comment, Council voted to table a resolution to raise Winchester Transit fares until staff returns with additional data and options, including possible fees for riders aged 12–17.
The Winchester City Council voted to table a proposed set of fare increases for Winchester Transit after a lengthy discussion that included staff presentations, public comments and council questions about youth ridership and equity.
Perry Eisenach and Kenny Johnson, the transit operations manager, presented the proposal. The package presented to council would have increased the loop route fare from $1.00 to $1.50, raised the Laurel Ridge route from $2.00 to $3.00 and increased the WhenReady service from $1.50 to $2.00. Finance committee recommended the increases with an implementation date of July 1, 2026; council emphasized the proposed date would give riders and…
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