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Obtaining a card was free from introduction in June 2010 to encourage users to adopt the card, until September 1, 2012, when new adult cards began to cost $3. [37] This charge covers the cost (approximately $2) to manufacture each card, helps cover operating expenses, [38] and reduces the incentive to throw away the card if the value goes negative when fare is calculated on exit. [39]
All fares are available in a cheaper "reduced" category for children 6 to 17 years old, and seniors that are 65 or older. Additionally, monthly passes are available in a "student" category (which is cheaper than the regular fare but more than the reduced fare) for students 18 to 25 years old.
Regular local Service: Broward County Transit's local service is focused mainly in Broward County. However, they operate routes traveling from Broward County to Palm Beach County, linking their service with Palm Tran.There are also routes that travel from Broward County to Miami-Dade County, linking their service with Miami-Dade Transit.
Discounted or free fares are available for seniors, disabled individuals, Medicare recipients, low-income individuals, and students. [19] The primary method of payment for Metro fares is the TAP card, a contactless stored-value card. TAP cards are valid on Metro buses and trains, and on 25 other transit agencies in Los Angeles County. [20]
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is a state-operated mass transit administration in Maryland, and is part of the Maryland Department of Transportation. The MTA operates a comprehensive transit system throughout the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area .
Fares on Community Transit buses are priced into three groups: adult, youth, and reduced. Adult fare is charged for passengers between the ages of 19 and 64, youth fare is charged for passengers 18 years old or younger, and the reduced fare is charged for passengers over the age of 65 or those with disabilities or Medicare card holders.
In order for transit agencies to be eligible for the funding they must provide a discounted fare of at least 25% to two and four year college and graduate students.
Monthly Pass (Reduced Fare)* Bus/Rail $39.00 Combo Pass Bus/Rail $98.00 University Semester Pass Bus/Rail $175.00 * Reduced fares require a Metro reduced fare permit [19] † Two-hour passes can only be purchased as a mobile fare option on the Transit app [19]