The lack of a reliable funding stream has significantly contributed to the budget problems that may force Metro to increase fares next year, a spokeswoman for the transit system said Wednesday.

Other transit systems across the country rely on money from a sales tax or other source to generate crucial operating funding not provided by passenger fares or government subsidies.

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