Article updated: 12/14/2012 6:20 PM

Metra raises fares for passengers using 10-ride passes

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Metra commuters exiting the outbound train from Chicago at the Arlington Heights station Friday will see increases in 10-ride passes effective in February.

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Despite objections, Metra leaders raised fares on 10-ride passes by 11 percent Friday, effective Feb. 1, 2013. The hike follows on the heels of a 30 percent increase in 10-ride passes instituted this February. "I have not seen sufficient justification for a fare increase," said Director Mike McCoy, who represents Kane County. He cast the one vote against the change.

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