Proposed Bikeshare Fare Adjustments 2025
We are proposing an adjustment to Bikeshare fares. The proposed changes include adjustments to Bikeshare fare types, reductions in the base allotted time per ride for passes and a revised structure for overage fees to encourage users to take shorter trips and dock more frequently.
These adjustments provide CapMetro an opportunity to meet the needs of customers and efficiently use our resources, ensuring the longevity of the program while still offering some of the lowest bikeshare fares in the country.
If approved by the Board in April, these adjustments would start on Friday, August 1.
Engage With Us
We welcome input from the community. Comment on the proposed Bikeshare fare adjustments in the box below. Join a virtual public meeting on April 9 from 5-6 p.m. REGISTER HERE
A public hearing will be held on April 14 at CapMetro Headquarters (2910 E 5th St.) which is served by Routes 2, 4, 300, 800 and Pickup. Speakers may sign up by emailing boardofdirectors@capmetro.org, or by calling (512) 369-6040 and leaving a message with your name and telephone number. The deadline to sign up to speak remotely is 8 a.m. on April 14. Instructions on how to participate virtually will be provided via email or phone just after 8 a.m. on the day of the hearing. For in-person participation, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the hearing to sign up to speak
Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications are provided upon request at least two days in advance. Call Martin Kareithi at (512) 389-7583 or email martin.kareithi@capmetro.org for more info or to request info in another format.
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Proposed Adjustments
Fare Structure
The table shows the current and proposed fare structure:
Price | Pay-as-you-Ride | 1-Day Pass | 31-Day Pass | Annual Pass | Student (18 & over) Discount |
Current | $1.09 + $0.23/min | $12.99 (60mins) + $4.33 per 30min | $11 (60mins) + $4.33 per 30min | $86.60 (60mins) + $4.33 per 30min | $12 (60mins) + $4.33 per 30min |
Proposed | $2.50 + $0.25/min | $10 (30mins) + $0.25/min | $25 (30mins) + $0.25/min | $150 (30mins) + $0.25/min | 50% off Annual Pass |
(Minutes) refers to the included time per ride before assessing Overage Fees
Student Discount
The student fare will be modified to become a discount for all students aged 18 and over, not exclusive to the University of Texas at Austin. The new discount will apply to individuals currently enrolled in a school program, including trade schools, nursing schools and high school.
Ride Duration and Overage Fees
The allotted time per ride provided in the base fare will change. Currently, the 1 day, 31-day, annual and student passes all include 60 minutes of ride time as part of the base fare before any overage fees are assessed. The proposed fare structure reduces the included time to 30 minutes.
Additionally, the fee charged to users who exceed the allotted time per ride (“overage fee”) will increase. Currently, the fare structure charges customers $4.33 for every 30 minutes they exceed the base allotted time per ride. The proposed fare structure changes the fee to $0.25 for every minute after the initial 30-minute base allotted time, resulting in a more individualized charge to each user.