MTS Cash Fare and Pass Price Change

Why?

In 2007, SANDAG and MTS approved a phased increase in fares to make up for low sales tax revenue and the State of California's reallocation of transit dollars. Phase 1 was implemented in January 2008 and the second phase will begin in January 2009.

Fares will increase for most monthly passes. The $2 cash fare on Local buses will increase to $2.25 and the $3.50 fare for MTS ADA Suburban Paratransit will increase to $4.50.

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CASH FARES

Effective January 1, 2009, all “Local” bus routes will be re-designated as “Urban” and their regular cash fare will be increased from $2.00 to $2.25. The Senior/Disabled/Medicare-recipients fare on these routes will be increased from $1.00 to $1.10.

ROUTES AFFECTED: 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 18, 25, 28, 31, 35, 83, 84, 86, 115, 701, 704, 705, 707, 709, 712, 815, 816, 832,833,834, 844, 845, 848, 854, 855, 856, 864, 874, 875, 916, 917, 923, 928, 933, 934, 936, 955, 961, 962, 963, 964, 965, 967, 968

ADA PARATRANSIT: The single-ride fare on MTS ADA Suburban Paratransit will also increase, from $3.50 to $4.50. The $4.50 fare for MTS Access will remain the same.

All other cash fares remain the same on January 1, 2009. Cash fares not changing include fares for Urban, Express, and Premium Express buses, and the Trolley.

MONTHLY PASSES
Monthly pass prices, starting will all January 2009 passes, will be increased as shown in the table below. Additionally, standard Youth and Senior/Disabled/Medicare monthly passes will no longer be valid on Premium Express buses (Routes 810, 820, 850, 860, and 870). These will now require a new Premium Youth or Premium Senior/Disabled/Medicare pass.