Politics & Government
Tell Us: LIRR Fare Hike
It's March 1 and the LIRR fare hike comes in like a lion.
By now you've probably heard that the Long Island Rail Road is hiking fares beginning today.
Passengers out of Hicksville or Bethpage will be paying more to ride the train beginning Friday.
How does that make you feel: Is the hike justified. Are you getting what you pay for. Are you angry: Tell us in the comments.
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According to the LIRR, most commuter rail tickets will increase between 8.19 percent and 9.31 percent, depending on ticket type and distance traveled. A complete list of new ticket prices are listed on the LIRR’s website.
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