Capital Metro Increases Fares October 13
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Capital Metro Increases Fares October 13
Authority Reminds Customers of Upcoming Fare Change October 3, 2008NEWS FACTS
- Capital Metro is reminding customers that new fares will take effect Oct.13, 2008. The new fares will increase local bus fare from 50 cents to 75 cents; most other fares will also increase.
- Some of the other fare changes include:
- Local Day Pass $1.50
- Express fare $1.50, Express Day Pass $3
- Local 31-Day Pass $18; Express 31-Day Pass $36
- MetroAccess 10-ride Ticket Book $7,
- MetroAccess Monthly Pass $22.50
- RideShare monthly pass $45
- Students 18 and under with ID and active duty and reserve military personnel with ID will receive a reduced fare (`Dillo $.25, Local $.35, Express $.75).
- MetroAccess-certified individuals, seniors (65 and older), disability fare card holders, children under six, and law enforcement, fire and military personnel in uniform ride free on Local, `Dillo and Express services.
- Visit www.capmetro.org for a complete list of the new fares.
- The week of Oct. 6, Capital Metro staff will be riding the bus in highly-traveled areas informing customers of the upcoming fare changes.
- The last day for customers to purchase tickets or passes at all retail outlets, including the Transit Store and on-line purchases is Friday, Oct. 10, 2008. Retail Outlets will resume the sales of tickets and passes on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 based on the new prices.
- In early August, the Local Government Approval Committee approved Capital Metro's new fare structure. The base fare will increase to $1.00 in fall 2010.
- The fare structure is one part of a long-range financial sustainability plan to help Capital Metro mitigate the rising costs of labor and fuel. At a time when more people are riding and depending upon Capital Metro, its responsibility to maintain its financial health is critically important.
MULTIMEDIA ELEMENTS
Fare brochures (pictured above), decals, advertisements, notices have been placed
inside all Capital Metro buses to inform customers of the upcoming fare increase.
QUOTES
- "Since this is the first base fare increase in Capital Metro history, we are
continuing and increasing our outreach efforts to inform the community of the
fare change on October 13. We want to make this transition as easy as
possible for our customers."
-- Fred Gilliam, Capital Metro President/CEO
ABOUT CAPITAL METRO Capital Metro's mission is to provide quality public transportation choices for our community that meet the needs of our growing region. Capital Metro provides bus service on flexible, convenient schedules at more than 3,000 bus stops throughout Central Texas, providing an average of up to 140,000 one way trips per day. The fixed route bus system includes metro, flyer and express routes, and UT Shuttle service. Capital Metro also provides MetroAccess service for passengers with disabilities, van and carpool coordination, and freight rail service.
Capital MetroRail is a new passenger rail system that will extend 32 miles between the City of Leander and the Convention Center in Downtown Austin. Capital MetroRail will serve nine stations providing convenient service every 30 minutes during morning and afternoon rush hours. MetroRail is part of the All Systems Go Long-Range Transit Plan that includes expanded local and express bus service, MetroRapid bus service, and new and improved park and ride lots. For more information, including an online trip planner and a commute cost calculator, visit www.capmetro.org or call (512) 474- 1200.
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
2910 East 5th Street | Austin, Texas 78702 | (512) 389-7400
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