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Costs of Tolls, Public Transit to Rise for Bay Area Commuters in January

Tolls on seven regional bridges rise by 50 cents, and BART fares increase 6.2% to help cover operating costs and fund seismic retrofits, raising an estimated $15.6 million in 2026.

Summary by NBC Bay Area
Tolls at bridges across the Bay Area and fares at BART are set to increase starting Jan. 1 as agencies look for ways to pay off debts and continue with operations. Seven toll bridges in the region will see a 50-cent increase while BART will be increasing their prices by up to 6.2%. Bridge and transit agency officials both cited the need to increase income to match expenditures and keep their systems running safely. The Metropolitan Transportatio…

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NBC Bay Area broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
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