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As Transit Fares Plummet, Federal Money Increases 95 Percent

As Transit Fares Plummet, Federal Money Increases 95 Percent
Travelers and commuters arrive at the Chicago Transit Authority's Rosemont station in Chicago on March 24, 2014. Brian Kersey/Getty Images
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In 2019, transit agencies across the United States for all modes of transportation took in 32.3 cents in fares for every dollar they spent on operating costs.

Those transit agencies recovered 18.4 cents in fares on the dollar in 2020 and just 12.8 cents in 2021.

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