Starting today, tolls for vehicles crossing the Golden Gate Bridge will increase by 50 cents, and fares for Golden Gate ferries and buses will increase by 25 cents.
The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District announced in a news release that the toll and fare increases will fund the upkeep of the bridge, keep the ferry and transit buses running, and help address some of the $34 million deficit projected in the next fiscal year.
Discount transit fare programs will continue for Clipper users, seniors, youth, people with disabilities, and low-income riders who participate in the Clipper START program, the district said.
The news release stated that the bridge toll is the district’s primary source of revenue and pays for bridge operations and most ferry and transit bus services.
Color me shocked that taxes or fees continue to rise in the “golden” (/sarc) state. so close to leaving, counting the days…
Needs an AUDIT