The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County announced today that new, lower bus fares are coming in September.
While all fares will be reduced, additional reductions are available for senior citizens and veterans.
“We’re proud to lower bus fares to create a more cost-effective transportation choice for seniors in our community and for the Veterans who have served our country with honor and courage,” said RTC Board Chair and City of Sparks Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Smith.
The price changes become effective September 4, 2018.
New pricing includes:
- The 24-Hour Pass will change to a Day Pass. Prices will be reduced from $5.00 to $3.00 (regular cost) and $2.50 to $1.50 (reduced cost). Transfers will be eliminated. Day Passes will expire at midnight of the same day of activation.
- The 7-Day Pass price will be reduced from $19.50 to $14.50 (regular cost) and $9.75 to $6.00 (reduced cost).
- The 31-Day Disabled Pass price will be $32.50.
- Veterans will qualify for the reduced-fare rate offered to seniors, youth and individuals with disabilities.
- The price of student Wolf Pass and TMCC bus passes will decrease from $230 to $147 annually, or $73.50 for a six-month pass
- The price of a single trip for individuals with disabilities will decrease from $1.00 to $0.75. The price of a single trip for an ACCESS ID holder will change from $0.50 to $0.75.
