Metro riders try again to stop fare hikes

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Metro riders — especially those with disabilities — are trying one last time to stop Metro’s board from approving fare increases.

A board committee gave preliminary approval two weeks ago to raise fares on buses and trains, bump up parking fees and add hefty surcharges for riders without SmarTrip farecards. The full board is expected to approve the increases Thursday.

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