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9/12/2023
Caltrain's board has approved a new fare structure, delaying previously approved fare increases until July 1, 2025, and lowering the price of Go Pass, Caltrain’s discounted fare product for businesses and students.
The new structure will gradual incremental fare increases, with a 25-cent hike each step, Caltrain officials said in a press release. The changes are expected to increase fare revenue by $1.1 million over the next three years.
Under the new policy, Clipper START will be adopted as a permanent fare category on Jan, 1, 2024. Clipper START is a pilot program that provides a 50% discount for eligible low-income San Francisco Bay-area residents.
Also on Jan. 1, the Go Pass price will be reduced from $342 per pass to $275. In addition, the plan will offer substantial discounts (up to 80%) for residents of affordable housing projects and students.
On July 1, 2025, the base fare will increase from $3.75 to $4 for adults, and from $1.75 to $2 for eligible discount riders. On July 1, 2026, the cost of a Zone upgrade will go from $2.25 to $2.50 for adult and $1 to $1.25 for eligible discount riders. On July 1, 2027, the base fare will increase from $4.00 to $4.25 for adult riders.