Residents and housing officials urge caution on proposed shared‑ride fare increases
Council heard several riders and a housing authority director warn that proposed fare increases for the shared‑ride taxi service would hit low‑income seniors and people with disabilities; staff outlined cost pressures and said increases could be phased and limited to non‑senior fares.
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A public hearing on a proposed fare increase for the city's shared‑ride taxi service drew riders, housing officials and frequent users who said higher fares would be burdensome for seniors and people on fixed incomes.
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