REGION — The first fare increase for the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and North County Transit District since 2009 will go before the San Diego Association of Governments’ Transportation Committee this summer, it was announced.
MTS and NCTD boards recommended the rate hike on Thursday to “help address their respective financial sustainability strategies,” according to a joint statement.
If approved by SANDAG, fare increases are expected to take effect this fall in a phased approach over two years. A second increase would occur in fall 2027…