Local Commuter Alert: Metro board approves fare hikes

	Thursday, April 26, 2012 1:44:14 PM LOCAL COMMUTER ALERT Metro board approves fare hikes Metro's board of directors has approved an across-the-board hike in parking fees and bus and rail fares. The changes, which average about 5 percent for rail passengers but vary according to distance, are scheduled to go into effect July 1. Bus fares would increase by a dime for those who use electronic SmartTrip cards. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-board-approves-fare-hikes/2012/04/26/gIQAflfPjT_story.html Or visit PostLocal.com. SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-MAIL CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071  ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy