After hearing the concerns of ACCESS customers on September 26 during a public hearing about proposed fare policy adjustments, the OCTA Board of Directors removed from consideration a zone-based fare plan that increased the cost for the longest paratransit trips. In addition, another community meeting date has been added to collect additional public feedback.
Other recommended changes to OCTA’s fare policy are still being considered and include:
- Reducing the day pass to $4 from $5, which has already been approved for a six-month promotional period beginning with the Oct. 9 service change
- Eliminating the 5 Ride Pass and 7 Day Pass
- Increasing the fare for express routes that travel within Orange County from $2 to $4 and increasing the fare for express routes that travel to neighboring counties from $6 to $7
- Enforcing reduced fare eligibility requirements for seniors and people with disabilities at point-of-sale
Following two community meetings and the public hearing, another community meeting on the fare policy change proposals will take place on October 18 at 6 p.m. at the Rancho Santiago Community College District Office in Santa Ana at 2323 N. Broadway. The location is served by OC Bus Routes 53, 60, and 83.
Public feedback will be reviewed and considered as OCTA develops the final fare policy adjustment plan. Final recommendations are expected to go to the board in late October or November.
For more information on the proposed fare changes, click here.