city council approves fare reductions

On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, the Turlock City Council approved a resolution reducing the fares for fixed route and Dial-a-Ride services effective October 1, 2021.  These changes include the following highlights:

• No fare increases. All fares were reduced from the rates that were adopted in February 2020 and previously set to take effect on 10/1/21.
• Youth ride for free. Children 18 years of age or younger can ride fixed route services for free.
• Reduced prices for All-Day and 31-Day passes. See chart.
• Single-Trip passes will no longer be sold.  Passengers will instead be able to purchase an All-Day pass, which will be priced to match the Single-Trip pass price.
• Local transfers will no longer be issued.  This is not necessary now that period passes (All-Day pass, 31-Day pass) are used exclusively.
• Regional transfers are still available to Stanislaus Regional Transit (StaRT).

These changes were adopted for a variety of reasons, including:

• Simplifying the fare structure, making it easier to use and administer.
• Ensuring transit remains affordable, particularly when so many riders continue to be negatively impacted financially from the ongoing pandemic.
• Lowering fares help (re)build ridership.
• Providing free fixed route trips for students makes it easier to attend school, as well as makes family trips on transit more affordable.
• Providing affordable door-to-door service through Dial-a-Ride for individuals with disabilities and senior citizens (65  years of age or older).

Fixed Route Fare Type	Prior	New
Youth (0-18 years)	$1.60	Free
Single Trip, Regular	$2.00	N/A
Single Trip, Discount	$1.00	N/A
All-Day Pass, Regular	$4.00	$2.00
All-Day Pass, Discount	$2.00	$1.00
31-Day Pass, Regular	$60.00	$30.00
31-Day Pass, Discount	$30.00	$15.00

	Prior	New
Zone 1: ADA/Senior	$3.00	$1.00
Zones 2 & 3: General Public	$3.00-$4.00	$2.50
Elementary Students (K-6, to/from school)	$3.00	$2.50
To/from COVID-19 vaccination sites	Free	Free

Fare Reduction Flyer Oct 2021
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