Miami-Dade commuters will pay higher prices for Metrobus and Metrorail service, according to a press release by the county.
Fares will increase by 50 cents, from $2.25 to $2.75. The county claims it’s the first fare hike in more than 13 years, and is intended to preserve service along 13 routes that were eliminated during the “FY 2026-27 budget process.”
“While this is our first fare increase in more than 13 years, we recognize that every dollar matters for working families,” said Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Mayor. “The additional revenue will help keep more buses running and preserve the service residents rely on.”
When will the Miami-Dade Metrobus, Metrorail fare increase take effect?
The fare increase will take effect in January 2027. “Combined with minor Metrorail operating adjustments,” the fare hike is “expected to generate” about $9.2 million, according to the press release…