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Article: Chicago Transit Authority's Fare Hike Kicks In.
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- Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
- Article date:
- January 2, 2004
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By Jon Yates, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Jan. 2--The Chicago Transit Authority ushered in the new year Thursday with a 25-cent fare hike, the first increase in more than a decade, providing an unwelcome surprise for some riders.
Though most passed through train turnstiles and climbed aboard buses with no trouble, others fumbled for extra change, or found their fare cards didn't have the required $1.75 fare.
"It doesn't make sense," said Lillidell Jackson, who put her fare card into the turnstile slot, then tried to walk through, only to find the turnstile would not budge. "I thought I had enough."
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