Fare Increase Effective Sunday

Fourteen years ago, there were boom boxes instead of scrollable play lists. Fourteen years ago, cell phones were bulky and heavy. Fourteen years ago was the last time METRO increased fares. A lot has changed in 14 years. Now, after keeping fares unchanged Read More...

Transit Agencies Nationwide Increasing Fares

Fare increases like METRO's announced 25 percent increase are happening at transit agencies all over the nation. The economic pressures are the same: Costs to operate transit systems have outpaced the rate of fare increases. Expenses, such as fuel, Read More...

METRO Board Passes Fare Increase

METRO's Board of Directors unanimously passed a fare increase today that would raise the base fare to $1.25 from $1 - a fare that has held steady for the past 14 years. The change will go into effect on Nov. 2. David Wolff , chairman of the board, Read More...

METRO to Request Fare Increase

For the past 14 years, METRO's current base fare of $1 has remained unchanged. In those 14 years, inflation has risen 48 percent and service has grown 18 percent. In fact, METRO is one of the least expensive transit systems in the country to ride. Read More...