Politics & Government

Sound Off: LIRR Fare Hike

It's March and the LIRR fare hike comes in like a lion.

The Long Island Rail Road increased fares beginning March 1.

Passengers out of Wantagh or Seaford are now paying more to ride the train.

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.

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A complete list of new ticket prices are listed on the LIRR’s website.

Is the fare hike justified? Do you think you are getting what you pay for? Are you angry? Let us know in the comments.

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