B.C.C. president says M.T.A. fare hike will hurt businesses
The proposed transit fare increases announced by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (M.T.A.) on Oct. 15 will wind up hurting Brooklyn businesses, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce President Carlo Scissura predicted.
The M.T.A. is looking to hike bus and subway fares from $2.25 a ride to $2.50. The agency is also seeking increases in bridge and tunnel tolls.
“The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is committed to maintaining the affordability of our public transit system for borough residents who use it on a daily basis. The buses and subways are the lifeblood for commerce in Brooklyn and all across the city. The proposals put forward by the M.T.A. would hurt riders and local businesses at a time when the economy is in a phase of recovery,” Scissura said.