Gas prices rise, as do savings for U.S. transit riders

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - Gasoline prices are spiking and with them the savings for U.S. commuters who rely on public transportation, a transit group said on Friday.

U.S. gas prices have increased 28 cents a gallon in the last 10 days to $3.47 per gallon. Individuals who travel by bus or commuter rail instead of filling up their tanks at that price would save $825 per month on average, the American Public Transportation Association said.

The group included the ...