homework - Metro Fares Will Go Up As of Dec 30

Read the story. Watch the video. Answer the questions.


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Story:
Manhattan (10/6/2010) The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board approved fare hikes and higher prices for unlimited-ride MetroCards by a 12-2 vote in a heated Midtown hearing Thursday.


The MTA's third fare increase in the past three years will start on December 30.


The base fare will remain at $2.25, but single-use cards will cost $2.50, since users will pay 25 cents for the card itself.


The bonus for Pay-Per-Ride cards will kick in only after $10. The discount will go down to 7 percent. Currently, users get a 15 percent bonus after $8.


The seven-day card is to go from $27 to $29, and the 30-day card will increase from $89 to $104. The MTA is also charging an extra dollar for buying a new MetroCard, rather than refilling an old card.


The one-day and 14-day unlimited cards will be discontinued.


Questions:
1. Where did this story take place?
2. When did this story take place?
3. When will the fare increase start?
4. How much will a single use card cost?
5. How much will a seven-day card cost?
6. How much will a 30-day card cost?
7. Which cards will be discontinued?


Info from NY1. Image from http://habitaenmi4.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/mta-typeface1.jpg