Published On: Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019

Tri-Rail Announces First Fare Hikes in 10 Years

Riders of Tri-Rail will see the line’s first increase in fares since 2009 next year. But not everyone will pay more, according to Tri-Rail Executive Director Steven Abrams.

“Our average passenger only travels between two and three zones, so for our average rider the single ticket fare will not increase at all.”

Tri-Rail travels along six zones, each covering between 2 and 5 stops. Abrams says the largest one-way increase will be $1.85 for those traveling longer distances through South Florida.

“Even for that long distance rider, that fare will go from $6.90 to $8.75.”

He says Tri-Rail will look to help riders who will be paying more.

“We’re going to try to encourage people who might get hit with a fare increase to look into other discounts that might apply to them.”

That may include the employee discount plan available with certain companies. That discount is decreasing from 25 percent to 15 percent.

Meanwhile, Abrams says nobody will be caught off guard by the increase in fares.

“We’re going to do some increased community outreach in the interim so that everybody is aware.”

The hikes go into effect on January 1st.

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