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ICG Fare Hikes Sparks Fury Over Hyde Park Transit Costs
The Illinois Central Gulf Railway seeks steep fare increases for Hyde Park riders, with 132 percent monthly ticket jumps and 130 percent for weekly passes, while service is cut 40 percent. City riders face higher percentages than suburban riders, prompting concerns of a regional transit authority and political pressure to absorb losses. This maneuver is viewed as a strategic push to influence politicians ahead of RTA formation.
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