FarePolicy_Farebox_2025_June.pdf

This document is a fare policy schedule for the City of Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus transit system, outlining the pricing structure and payment methods for public transportation services. The fare policy establishes single-ride fares across multiple payment categories, including cash, TAP card stored value, and mobile ticket options. Children ages five and under receive free rides, while seniors aged 62 and older, disabled passengers, and Medicare cardholders receive reduced fares. The system offers one free transfer between Big Blue Bus vehicles within a two-hour window, encouraging multimodal transit usage and trip connections.

The fare structure utilizes tiered pricing based on payment method and passenger category. Cash fares require exact change and are priced at $1.25 for regular riders, with reduced rates of $0.60 for seniors, disabled passengers, and Medicare holders. TAP card stored value and mobile ticket preload fares offer slightly lower rates at $1.25 for regular riders and $0.75 and $0.50 respectively for eligible reduced-fare categories. Interagency transfer fares are set at $0.25 across all passenger categories. The policy explicitly notes that all fare and pass prices are subject to change, allowing the transit authority flexibility in adjusting pricing to reflect operational costs and service demands. This fare structure applies to printed materials and informational resources that communicate pricing to the riding public.