DATE: October 16, 2014
CONTACT:  Doris Williams, Broward County Transit
PHONE:  954-357-6786
EMAIL:  dvwilliams@broward.org

BROWARD COUNTY, FL – At the October 14, 2014 public hearing, the Broward County Commission approved cost increases to Broward County Transit (BCT) bus fares and passes, which would become effective over two, fiscal year periods: November 16, 2014 and October 1, 2015. 

“This is BCT’s first fare increase in four years. It will help provide the funding needed to allow us to put more buses into service and to implement improvements to better serve our customers,” said Tim Garling, Director of Broward County Transit Division.

Effective November 16, 2014, the cost of multi-day bus passes will increase as follows: 7-Day and 10-Ride Bus passes will increase from $16 to $18. The 31-Day Adult pass will increase from $58 to $65 and the 31-Day Reduced pass will increase from $29 to $35. The 31-Day Reduced College Student pass will increase from $40 to $50.

The Premium Express one-way cash fare will increase from $2.35 to $2.65 and the reduced, one-way cash fare will increase from $1.15 to $1.30. The Premium Express 31-Day pass will increase from $85 to $95 and the Premium Express 10-Ride pass will increase from $23.50 to $26.50. The Broward County employee 31-Day pass will increase from $29 to $35.

Effective October 1, 2015, the cost of bus fares and passes will increase as follows: Regular, one-way cash fare will increase from $1.75 to $2 and the reduced, one-way cash fare will increase from $.85 to $1. The regular, All-Day pass will increase from $4 to $5 and the reduced, All-Day pass will increase from $3 to $4. The 7-Day and 10-Ride passes will increase from $18 to $20. The 31-Day Adult pass will increase from $65 to $70 and the reduced, 31-Day pass will increase from $35 to $40.

The Broward County employee 31-Day pass will increase from $35 to $40.  The 31-Day Reduced College Student pass and the Premium Express one-way cash fares and bus passes will not increase In October 2015.

All current bus passes will continue to work through their expiration date. BCT’s transfer fee structures to and from Miami-Dade, Palm Tran and Tri-Rail transit systems will remain the same.

For more information and to view the new, fare chart, visit Broward.org/BCT or call the BCT Customer Service Center at 954-357-8400; TTY 954-357-8302.

About Broward County Transit
Broward County Transit (BCT), the second largest public transportation system in the state of Florida, provides convenient, economical and eco-friendly alternatives to driving a car. Close to 40 million annual passengers commute on fixed-route, limited stop and express bus services and many connect to Miami-Dade Transit, Palm-Tran and Tri-Rail. The fleet consists of 313 buses of which 81 are diesel/hybrid, and all are equipped with wheelchair/scooter lifts and bike racks. Mini-buses provide Community Bus Service in partnership with 18 Broward municipalities. The Paratransit (TOPS) program provides transportation for persons unable to use the fixed-route bus system. Customer service is available seven days a week, including holidays, at 954-357-8400; TTY 954-357-8302.The Broward County Transit website contains information on all services, a link to Google™ Transit and an option to receive the Transit Flash e-newsletter. Customers can also follow BCT on Facebook and YouTube.