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Big Blue Bus Retiring Local Transfers Beginning January 1, 2014
November 22, 2013

As part of BBB's commitment to keeping its fares low, the retirement of "local" transfers will begin January 1, 2014. With the introduction of new fareboxes and the "Azul" smartcard in the Spring of 2014, the elimination of local transfers will help expedite your boarding times while impacting the least amount of riders (approximately 3.8 percent). Senior/Disabled/Medicare riders will not experience an increase in fares, since the heavily discounted day pass will remain at $1.50.

 

As the demand for EZ transit and TAP passes increases, BBB is also looking to simplify fare options to keep you moving. The launch of Azul will give you more flexibility with fare payment features such as the ability to add value in any amount to your card and/or load pre-paid passes such as the BBB day pass.

 

To keep things convenient for you, BBB will continue the sale and acceptance of interagency transfers (IATs) to transfer between BBB and other transit agencies.

 

The following multi-ride passes may be a good option for you: 

 

 Regular

Senior, Disabled, Medicare (S/D/M)

Youth (ages 5-18)

Regular Fare

$1*

$.50**

$1*

Day pass: Unlimited rides in a single service day on Local and Rapid 10 buses.

$4

$1.50

-

13 Rides Pass: 13 rides for the price of 12.

$12*

$6**

-

30 Day Pass (Local): Unlimited rides in a 30 day period.

$60*

$24**

-

30 Day Pass (Express): Unlimited rides in a 30 day period including all Local and Rapid 10 buses.

$80

$40

-

Student 30 Day Pass: Unlimited rides in a 30 day period.

-

-

$40*

* To board Rapid 10 with this fare or pass, you’ll need to pay a $1 upgrade fee.

** To board Rapid 10 with this fare or pass, you’ll need to pay a $.50 upgrade fee.