Plum, Oakmont and Verona residents might not have direct access to public transportation come the fall, but starting July, they will have to pay more.
Increases go into effect July 1 on most Port Authority of Allegheny County fares, including cash fares for full-fare and half-fare riders, all tickets and passes.
According to a news release, the fare increases are required to balance Port Authority's budget for the fiscal year of 2013, which begins on July 1.
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The base one-zone cash fare will increase by $0.25 from $2.25 to $2.50 one way. Two-zone rides will increase by $0.50 from $3.25 to $3.75 one way.
Additionally, fare changes will go into effect for ACCESS riders that same day.
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Full information on fares, including instructions on exchanging tickets, is available here. The Port Authority Customer Service Center can also be reached at 412-442-2000. For the speech- and hearing-impaired (TTY), call 412-231-7007.
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