Disgruntled Bus Riders Protest Rate Hike

Many Detroiters express dissatisfaction with their local bus system that is pushing for a rate increase.

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October 26, 2002, 5:00 AM PDT

"Dozens of Detroiters testified about a bus system that, they say, needs sweeping changes before it asks cash-strapped riders to dig deeper into their pockets. "Untimely, dirty buses and reduced ridership are not reasons for a fare increase," said Fedewa, who lives on Detroit's east side. "They are reasons to reexamine a failing system.""

Thanks to C. Scott Smith

FULL STORY: Riders protest increase in Detroit bus fare

Saturday, October 26, 2002 in The Detroit Free Press

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