Each RTA ride costs Cuyahoga shoppers double what it did a decade ago. The agency now wants more money

RTA riders now pay double what they did a decade ago, with each trip costing more than it did previously, while county shoppers are footing the bill through increased sales taxes. This hike in fares comes at a time when the agency is looking to secure even more funding. The situation underscores the broader challenge of balancing public transportation costs with the tax burden on local residents, raising questions about sustainability and equity in funding models.