December
8,
2003
CONTACT:
Ed Scannell/Marc Littman
Metro MEDIA RELATIONS
(213) 922-2703/922-2700
www.metro.net/press/pressroom
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New
Metro Bus, Rail Fares To Take Effect Jan. 1
Revised Structure
Includes New Metro Day Pass, Lower Cash Fare
(Los Angeles) - Metro
will introduce a revised schedule of cash and Metro pass prices beginning Jan.
1, 2004. The schedule includes the introduction of a new Metro Day Pass for
unlimited local travel and the lowering of the one-way cash fare on the Metro
Bus and Rail System from $1.35 to $1.25.
"Despite rising costs for
wages, fuel, equipment, security and other operating expenses, it has been more
almost nine years since we have raised any of our fares," said Roger Snoble,
Metro CEO. "While raising some fares was unavoidable, we also have simplified
our fare structure, introduced additional convenience in the form of the Metro
Day Pass and preserved the low fares for seniors, students and the disabled."
The following is a summary of
the new fare structure:
| Fare | Regular | Senior/Disabled/Medicare |
| Base Fare Required for each boarding; Metro-to-Metro transfers and line continuation transfers are discontinued |
$1.25 | $.45 |
| Tokens Valid for base fare; sold in bags of 10 |
$1.10 | --- |
| New!
Metro Day Pass Good for all day unlimited local travel Zone charges may apply on some Metro Bus lines. |
$3.00 | $1.50 |
| Weekly Pass | $14.00 | --- |
| Semi-monthly Pass | $27.00 | --- |
| Monthly Pass | $52.00 | $12.00 |
| New!
Metro-to-Muni Transfer Required for transfer to municipal lines Not valid on Metro Bus and Metro Rail |
$.25 | $.10 |
| Metro Bus Night Service 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. |
$.75 | $.35 |
| Freeway
Express Zone Fares (Now just two zones) |
||
| Zone 1 | $.50 additional | $.25 additional |
| Zone 2 | $1.00 additional | $.50 additional |
The following fares remain unchanged:
| Fare | Regular | Senior/Disabled/Medicare |
| Senior Monthly Pass | $12.00 | |
| Freeway Express Stamp | $15.00 per zone | --- |
| Student Stamp (K-12) | $20.00 | --- |
| College/Vocational Stamp | $30.00 | --- |
| EZ transit pass | $58.00 | $29.00 |
| EZ Premium Stamp | $15.00 per zone | $7.50 per zone |
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