Tourists in Paris will have to brace themselves for higher ticket prices for the Metro underground rail network and local public transport starting early next year, the regional transport authority for Greater Paris announced on Wednesday. The transport authority plans to simplify its fare structure, with some tickets popular among tourists becoming more expensive. However, there will be significantly cheaper fares for residents of the suburbs. The aim is to encourage these residents to switch from cars to public transport, according to Valérie Pécresse, president of the transport authority fo…