AUTOMATED FARE/FARE INCREASE PROGRAM INFORMATION

METRO FARE POLICY CHANGES*

Implementation of the fare increase and introduction of the new electronic fare system, originally planned for April 1, 2020 has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

METRO has suspended fares since March 20, 2020. This suspension will  continue through September 30, 2020.
Plans are underway to introduce the new fare system --
DiriGo TouchPass in October.
(please check back for confirmation of the date )

Background

• Smart card and mobile app. fare payment options will replace paper-based paper and tickets. 
• Cash (exact change) will still be accepted on board buses.
• Introduction of Reduced Fare Options for Seniors (65+); Persons with Disabilities;  Youth riders (ages 6-18); Veterans, and active military.
• Introduction of Rewards Program--pay-as-you go pricing
  ( Fare Capping).
  Riders on METRO and South Portland Bus Service* with smartcards and mobile ticketing will never pay more that $6/day and $60/month for local service.
• Smartcards will be available at at the METRO Pulse at Elm Street and other locations.  Check back additional info.
• NEW PASS -- allows unlimited trips for 90 minutes
  (paper transfers will be eliminated)
• Fare increase
  One-way fare regular fare from $1.50 to $2.00; 
  reduced fare from .75 to $1.00.
  METRO BREEZ one-way regular fare from $3 to $4;
  reduced fare from $1.50 to $2.0