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Story summary
- Metrolink cited rising operating costs, lower post-pandemic ridership, and reduced state and federal funding.
- Metrolink raised one-way ticket and SoCal Day Pass fares on Monday, first increase in 13 years.
- SoCal Day Pass cost climbed from $15 to $19 on weekdays and $12 on weekends.
- Long-time riders said the hike strains household budgets and may prompt some to leave the region.