Costs and Conditions

the buses are simply getting more crowded. The gas station across from where I catch the 174 is up to 4.25 a gallon for regular unleaded. Car dealerships are not even willing to take in the HUGE SUV's that they have been selling. You almost cannot give those vehicles away. More and more people are seeking other options on how to get to work.



There have been articles in the major news sources all citing that cities are going to have to do more for public transportation. Most systems are already growing taxed with the number of additional riders. The problem is only going to grow as the summer progresses and gas prices continue to climb.



Rumor has it that Metro is going to raise fares again soon. I can understand that. Diesel gas is $5.00 a gallon. That is a huge cost increase for them. But they are going to have to increase service somehow. Buses cannot operate at above capacity and skip stops because they are full