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A Fare Value for Central Texas

Proposed Fare Changes

Capital Metro is proposing a fare increase. A new fare structure is needed to achieve a financially sustainable future for Capital Metro. Capital Metro has never raised its fares. If approved, the new fares would become effective Fall 2008.

Summary of recommended fares (UPDATED 7/22/08)
View the full list of proposed fares [PDF] Click here

  • Local bus fare to $0.75 (other cash fares and daily passes adjusted proportionally)
  • Local Day Pass $1.50
  • Express to $1.50
  • MetroRail Adult (1 Zone $1.00, 2 Zones $1.50)
  • All Services Day Pass $3.00
  • Stored Value Card - $15.00 value to $12.00 (formerly half-priced farecard)
  • Adult 31-day pass to $18.00 for local service; $36.00 for an All Services pass
  • Adult 7-Day Local Metro Pass $7.00
  • `Dillo fare to $0.50 (2 hour pass) & $5.00 for a 31-day pass
  • RideShare monthly pass to $45.00
  • STS-certified individuals, children under six, and law enforcement, fire and military personnel in uniform ride free on Local, `Dillos, Express, and MetroRail
  • STS 10-ride Ticket Book to $7.00
  • STS monthly pass $22.50
  • Reduced fare (`Dillos $.25, FRS $.35, Express & Rail $.75)
    • Disability Fare Card holders
    • Seniors (over 65) and Medicare Card Holders
    • 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

The current proposal builds upon significant community feedback we received after proposing a fare increase in 2007. Comprehensive community outreach yielded valuable input from customers, which helped shape the current proposal. Read the summary of community outreach conducted and feedback received in 2007.

View a summary of outreach and customer feedback received in May and June 2008 [PDF]

Capital Metro Fare Increase Proposal Timeline

Changing the fare structure is not a quick process. Capital Metro has been engaged in significant community outreach regarding the proposed fares, in addition to conducting community meetings and a public hearing. Here’s where we are in the process.

Board approval to begin public outreach May 19
Community meetings/outreach May/June
Public Hearing June 27
Board approval to send proposal to Local Government Approval Committee June 30
LGAC public hearing and consideration
6 PM, One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd, Room 325 		August 4
Board approval to implement
4 PM, 2910 East Fifth, Board Room		 August 27
Fare change effective Fall 2008

Feedback? Tell us what you think about the fare proposal by taking our online survey.  Or, call us at (512) 385-0190.


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