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Three new fare pilots — including unlimited two-hour transfers, reduced express bus fares, and free transit for eligible seniors — will launch this fall as Massachusetts extends popular commuter rail discounts through November.
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New research suggests raising microtransit fares may drive away the riders agencies need most.
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The agencies, San Diego MTS and NCTD - San Diego Railroad, which share a fare system (PRONTO), proposed the changes to help address their respective financial sustainability strategies.
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The adjustments are designed to simplify the fare structure, improve equity across rider categories, and support the long-term sustainability of transit service across DART’s 13 member cities.
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Following an extensive third-party evaluation in 2024, RTD moved toward restructuring the program to ensure its fiscal sustainability.
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The Denver Regional Transportation District focused on lower fares, improving infrastructure, and boosting safety and security during 2024.
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The $153 million being flexed to SEPTA at the direction of Gov. Shapiro covers SEPTA’s projected operating budget gap through the current fiscal year, which ends on June 30.
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The Metra Board approved a $1.1b operating budget for 2025 with no planned fare changes. Withing the budget are costs associated with a capacity expansion on Metra’s Electric Line for the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District.
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Metra’s proposed $1.1b operating budget for 2025 also includes $366.4m for capital improvements.
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The current fareboxes, in use for over 30 years, are being replaced with a more modern, on-board bus operating system that provides riders with an improved user experience.
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