FarePolicy_Farebox_2025_June.pdf

This is a fare policy document for Big Blue Bus, the transit system operated by the City of Santa Monica's SaMoDOT department in California. The document establishes fare structure and payment options effective June 2025, detailing single-ride fares across multiple payment methods including cash, TAP card stored value, and mobile tickets. Regular adult fares range from $0.60 to $1.25 depending on payment method, with reduced fares for seniors aged 62 and older, disabled riders, and Medicare cardholders ranging from $0.25 to $0.75. Children aged five and under ride free. The fare policy includes provisions for one free transfer between Big Blue Bus vehicles within a two-hour window and specifies that all fares and pass prices are subject to change.

The document serves as a reference for the City of Santa Monica's current transit fare structure and directly relates to the comprehensive printed materials procurement for Big Blue Bus signage and customer information materials. As the transit system implements these fare prices and payment options, the associated printed materials contract—which covers 155 line items of bus stop signage, onboard customer information, service change materials, and fleet graphics—must accurately reflect these fares and payment methods across all customer-facing communications and collateral.