Riding the Bus Gets Pricier
Rate hike for AC Transit
Friday, Jun 26, 2009 | Updated 6:30 AM PDT
Picking up spare change could help you make the fare.
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Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District bus fares will increase on Wednesday for the first time since 2005.
Adult bus fares will cost $2 instead of $1.75 while youth and senior fares along with tickets for people with disabilities will jump from 85 cents to $1.
The cost of 10-Ride tickets will rise from $17.50 to $20 and a monthly pass will now cost $80 instead of $70.
Transbay cash fares will rise from $3.50 to $4 and its 31-Day pass will rise from $116 to $132.50. However, monthly youth passes will still be $15 and monthly senior passes as well as passes for people with disabilities will still be $20.
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