Fares are increasing across all Clean Air Express trips. Beginning July 1, 2025, monthly passes will be $170, 10-ride ticket books will be $57 and cash fare for a single trip will be $8.
To offset rising costs, the Clean Air Express will implement a fare increase on July 1, 2025—part of a three-year adjustment plan approved by Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG).
Beginning in July, the Clean Air Express fares will be:
- Monthly Pass: $170 (up from $160)
- 10-Ride Ticket Book: $57 (up from $54)
- Single Trip Cash Fare: $8 (up from $7)
Passengers using the Tap to Ride contactless payment system will continue to receive discounted fares:
- Single Trip via Tap to Ride: $7 (always $1 less than the cash fare)
- Daily Fare Cap: $11.40 (equal to the cost of two one-way trips using a 10-ride ticket)
This marks the second of three annual fare increases approved by the SBCAG Board of Directors in December 2023. The phased approach is designed to give riders time to adjust while maintaining the service’s quality and reliability…