Report: Metra to crack down on free riders

September 2, 2011 (CHICAGO)

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Metra fears that hundreds, if not thousands, of people are getting away with free rides each year. The crackdown comes as Metra faces a budget crunch and considers whether to raise fares.

The Sun-Times says Metra has seen an increase in the number of complaints about free riders. Metra managers say conductors caught giving freebies could face discipline.

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