New Fares, Effective Jan. 16, 2011
On Nov. 10, the Capital Metro Board of Directors approved a fare adjustment that will increase some fares and pass rates, standardize MetroExpress and MetroRail fares, and eliminate most free fares. The new fares are effective as of Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011.
The fare increase is necessary to mitigate the rising costs of providing transportation service to the Central Texas region and help improve the financial sustainability of the transit agency.
The new fare structure is divided into three categories: Local (all local MetroBus routes), Regional (MetroExpress and MetroRail), and Reduced (1/2 fare for those who qualify).
|
Fare Type |
Local* |
Local Reduced* | Regional* |
Regional Reduced* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Ride | $1.00 | $.50 | $2.75 | $1.35 |
| Day Pass | $2.00 | $1.00 | $5.50 | $2.75 |
| 7-Day Pass | $9.00 | $4.50 | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| 31-Day Pass | $30.00 | $15.00 | $64.00 | $32.00 |
| Additional Passes | |
| MetroAccess 10-Ticket Booklet | $15.00 |
|---|---|
| MetroAccess Monthly Pass | $40.00 |
| RideShare Monthly Pass | $60.00 |
| Stored Value Card ($15.00 value) | $12.00 |
* Local — MetroBus; Regional — MetroExpress, MetroRail (includes all MetroBus service). A single ride, one-zone MetroRail ticket is $1.00.
Reduced Fares are available to those with a Capital Metro Reduced Fare ID (formerly the Disability Fare Card) including: Seniors 65 and over, Medicare card holders, and people with disabilities. Students 6-18 with a valid school ID, and Active & Reserve Military with valid ID.
MetroRail riders may purchase a single ride zoned fare: $1 for one zone, $2.75 for 2 zones. All other MetroRail passes must be purchased at the Regional rate.
The fee for the Disability Fare Card will go from $5.00 to $3.00 beginning Jan. 16, 2011. This ID card (valid for two years) will allow seniors, Medicare card holders, MetroAccess riders and people with disabilites to ride bus and rail service at the reduced rate.
University of Texas and Austin Community College students, faculty and staff ride at no charge through separate paid agreements between Capital Metro and those educational institutions. City of Austin employees also ride at no charge through a similar agreement.
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