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Two northern Virginia counties are planning to increase bus fares to offset the recent spike in fuel prices and to fund more service amid high demand. Alfred Harf, executive director of the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission, which runs Prince William County (web|news) 's bus service, says high gas prices has people flocking to buses. The agency wants to accommodate those new passengers with more service, but doesn't have the resources. Harf says a fare increase is necessary. He also wants a fare indexing system that would raise fares once every two years. Loudoun County (web|news) also is considering a fare increase. Transit planning chief Nancy Gourley has submitted a plan to the Board of Supervisors to increase fares and lease two additional buses for one year.
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