BART fares going up by 5.5% on Jan. 1

"BART riders will soon face a 5.5% fare increase, raising the average fare from $4.47 to $4.72 effective New Year's Day as necessary for funding."

"Despite the fare increase, BART officials are looking at a projected deficit of $35 million for the 2026 fiscal year, growing to $385 million in 2027 due to lower ridership since the pandemic."

Read at www.mercurynews.com