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A Fare Value for Central Texas

Capital Metro’s fares have increased, effective October 13, 2008.

Capital Metro proposed a new fare structure in May 2008 and conducted a comprehensive public involvement process to gather feedback about the proposal. Significant input from a fare structure proposal developed in 2007, along with feedback received this summer shaped and improved the proposal. Both the Local Government Approval Committee and the Capital Metro Board of Directors approved the new slate of fares. A new fare structure is needed to achieve a financially sustainable future for Capital Metro.

Summary of Fares Effective October 13, 2008

  • Local bus fare $0.75 (other cash fares and daily passes adjusted proportionally)
  • Local Day Pass $1.50
  • Express $1.50
  • MetroRail Adult (1 Zone $1.00, 2 Zones $1.50)
  • Express Day Pass $3.00
  • Stored Value Card ($15.00 value) for $12.00 (formerly half-priced farecard)
  • Adult 31-day pass $18.00 for local service; $36.00 for an Express pass
  • Adult 7-Day Local Metro Pass $7.00
  • `Dillo fare $0.50 (2 hour pass) & $5.00 for a 31-day pass
  • RideShare monthly pass $45.00
  • 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, `Dillos, Express, and MetroRail
  • MetroAccess 10-ride Ticket Book $7.00
  • MetroAccess monthly pass $22.50
  • Reduced fare (`Dillos $.25, FRS $.35, Express & Rail $.75)
    • Students 18 years and under with student ID
    • Active duty and reserve military personnel with ID
  • In fall 2010, local bus fare increases to $1.00 with proportional increases to other fares

To view the fare brochure .Click here [PDF]

Read answers to some frequently asked questions about the new fares.

Community Outreach

Capital Metro staff will continue ongoing outreach and education efforts to prepare the community for the increased fares.

Learn more about the community feedback that shaped the fare structure.

Summary of community outreach conducted and feedback received in 2007.

Summary of outreach and customer feedback received in May and June 2008 [PDF]


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