Metrolink Fare Increases to Take Effect
Officials said the increase is needed to offset declining state and federal funding, a post-pandemic ridership dip and higher operating costs.
- Metrolink raised fares up to 27% starting Monday, marking the regional commuter rail network's first increase in 13 years, with the weekly SoCal Day Pass climbing from $15 to $19.
- Agency officials cited declining state and federal funding, reduced post-pandemic ridership, and rising operating costs as drivers of the adjustment, which Metrolink Chief Executive Darren Kettle said supports long-term financial sustainability.
- Monthly passes increased 20% to $12, while nearly 80% of one-way ticket purchases will rise by no more than $1, with one-way fares averaging a 14% increase based on distance traveled.
- L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger previously questioned the agency's internal savings efforts, while Adriana Rizzo of Californians for Electric Rail criticized the board's lack of transparency and short timeline for implementation.
- Despite the hikes, Metrolink will maintain fare discounts for students, seniors, veterans, and low-income customers across its service area spanning Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties.
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Metrolink Fare Increases Take Effect Today
Metrolink riders are paying higher fares starting today, marking the transit agency’s first fare increase in 13 years. One-way ticket prices are rising by an average of 14 percent. The SoCal Day Pass will now cost 19 dollars on weekdays and 12 dollars on weekends and holidays. Nearly 80 percent of one-way ticket purchases will increase by no more than one dollar, while less than one percent will go up by more than two dollars. The fare increases…
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