Should Maryland Transit Systems Be Required To Cover A Share Of Their Operating Costs With Fares?

Katherine Shaver, Washington Post: Local
Wed, 02/22/2017 - 5:16am

Lawmakers are considering whether to repeal a requirement that systems cover at least 35 percent of their operating costs through fares.

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Topics: Maryland

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