AC Transit will implement a planned fare adjustment on July 1, completing the two-phase process approved in March 2025. Fares are an important part of transit operations, even though they only cover a portion of total costs. According to AC Transit, when riders don’t pay their fares, the losses can lead to service cuts that hurt everyone who depends on the bus.
Adult fares as of July 1, 2026
Fare Type Pay with Clipper or contactless payments Pay with Cash
Local Single Ride $2.75 $3
Transbay Single Ride $6.50 $6.50…