CTA Bus Collisions Up and Seniors Still Getting Free Rides

CTA Bus Collisions Up and Seniors Still Getting Free Rides

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While Governor, Blagojevich implemented a bill that gave free rides to seniors. But how does the loss of those fares add up for the transit agency’s budget? To learn more about that and other CTA issues we turn to Jon Hilkevitch, transportation reporter at the Chicago Tribune.

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