Traffic & Transit

SFMTA Seeks Muni Fare Increase As $12.7 Million Deficit Looms

Muni revenue is 56% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the SFMTA. Public meetings are scheduled for Feb. 22 and March 2.

(CBS, Bay City News Service)

February 6, 2024

The good news is that Muni ridership in San Francisco is up. Passengers on some routes now exceed pre-pandemic levels. The bad news is that Muni anticipates a $12.7 million deficit over the next two years and wants to raise fares.

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The San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Agency has oversight over the Muni railway and bus system, as well as bicycling, parking garages, traffic infrastructure, pedestrian walkways and taxis.

In a statement Friday, the agency invited the public to weigh in on its plans to fill the gap with its 2024-2026 budget, which is due to the mayor's office before May 1.

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