Fare Cap Pricing
What is Fare Cap Pricing?
Fare capping is a new way to look at fares. Here’s how it will work:
- When an adult rider taps their Fast Fare card on the bus, the system charges a single ride fare of $2.
- The same adult continues to ride and taps every time they board.
- Once the system reads that this card hit the daily “cap” price of $5, it will no longer charge them for the rest of the day.
- That same rider then continues to ride through the week and tap every time they board. When the system reads that the rider reaches the weekly cap of $16.25, rides will be free for the rest of the week.
- The most a regular adult fare will be on any day is $5, the most in any week is $16.25, and the most in a month is $65.00.
| Adult Fare Cap Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Single ride | $2.00 |
| Day | $5.00 |
| Week | $16.25 |
| Month | $65.00 |
What About Reduced Fares?
Metro is simplifying its fares with just one set of reduced pricing caps for youth, seniors, those with disabilities, and those with low income.
| Reduced Fare Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Single ride | $1.00 |
| Day | $2.50 |
| Week | $7.00 |
| Month | $28.00 |
Your accounts and fare capping will work the same as any other rider, just with a lower cost per tap.
How Will Transfers Work?
The 2-hour transfer window will still exist.
Tap your card every time you ride. Transfers will be automatically tracked. Your account will only be charged after your 2-hour transfer has expired.
Questions?
Call (608) 266-4466 or email mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com.
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