December
17,
2003
CONTACT:
Dave Sotero/Marc Littman
Metro MEDIA RELATIONS
(213) 922-3007/922-2700
www.metro.net/press/pressroom
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New
Metro Day Pass to Provide Customers with
Unbeatable Value for Daily Transit Needs
$3
pass replaces need for transfers, makes multiple daily trips on system
economical and convenient
Beginning
Jan. 1, 2004, Metro will unveil a brand new and eagerly anticipated fare product
for Metro riders -- The Metro Day Pass, a convenient and cost-effective fare
medium that allows unlimited rides on the Metro Bus and Rail system on the day
of purchase until 3 a.m. the following day.
The
pass will benefit cash-paying customers by lowering their daily commute costs
while also providing a convenient way for vacation and/or business travelers to
freely visit L.A. County destinations.
At
$3, the pass will be cheaper for commuters who now purchase round-trip tickets
with transfers. For example, a $1.35 one-way ticket with 25-cent transfer now
costs $1.60, which doubles to $3.20 when a return trip ticket is purchased. The
pass is just $1.50 for seniors, disabled and Medicare recipients.
There
is a higher cost for freeway express bus service.
"The
new Metro Day Pass is going to be the best value for many of our customers,
especially those who pay cash for daily tickets," said Roger Snoble, Metro CEO.
"What's more, people will now have the flexibility to get on or off the
system as their needs require. This is extremely valuable for people with active
lifestyles and commute schedules."
The
Metro Day Pass will be sold on Metro buses and at all Metro Rail ticket vending
machines. Effective Jan. 1, the Day Pass will replace 25-cent transfers within
the Metro system. Cash fares will also be lowered to $1.25 for a one-way trip.
With
the Metro Day Pass, riders pay once and ride all day without having to fumble
for exact change, ask fellow riders for change or cause boarding delays.
Out-of-town
visitors who come to L.A. for a day or two will find the Metro Day Pass the best
choice compared to one-way fares or higher priced weekly passes.
For
commuters transferring from the Metro system to municipally operated bus lines,
a 25-cent transfer fare will be required unless they purchase+ the EZ transit pass.
For
more information, visit Metro's web site at WWW.METRO.NET
or call 1-800-COMMUTE.
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