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Tribune editorial: Utah’s transit authority is going the wrong way with its planned fare hike

Anything that discourages ridership is a bad idea.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) People load and unload from FrontRunner as people use the UTA transit system at North Temple in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. UTA is planning to increase fares from $2.50 to $3.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) People load and unload from FrontRunner as people use the UTA transit system at North Temple in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. UTA is planning to increase fares from $2.50 to $3.