Angered by Muni’s recent spate of fare increases, service reductions and poor management decisions, frustrated commuters hope to persuade the Municipal Transportation Agency board to reverse recent rate increases.
Jared Roussel, one of two city residents organizing a grass-roots effort, is urging riders beginning Monday to boycott public transit for the month, a measure some passengers and advocates see as counterproductive.
Formed a little more than a week ago, the March Against Muni Facebook page already has nearly 1,000 members — and is growing — all of whom are frustrated with the recent developments of San Francisco’s public transit agency.
“You mention Muni in a conversation, and inevitably someone will bring up a really bad experience,” said Blake Bakken, the movement’s co-organizer along with Roussel. “We really want to create a collective voice for Muni riders.”
Between 1,000 and 2,000 participants are expected to gather at 5 p.m. Monday at Powell Street (cross Market) , Roussel said.
Read more: SFGate.com
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