Fares & Passes
Effective March 1, 2005
Fares |
- Fare on regular Triangle Transit routes is $2.00
- Fare on the Triangle Transit Express routes is $2.50
A discounted fare of $1.00 ($1.25 on Express routes) is available to elderly and disabled riders. The qualifications for the Elderly & Disabled (E&D) rate are:
- Riders age 65 or older and Medicare card holders
- Disabled riders with a VA Disability Card, VA “Service Connected” card or disability card from any transit system.
Medicaid cards are not acceptable proof of eligibility for the half-price fare. Children 10 years of age or under ride free.
Passes |
| Pass | Cost | E&D cost | Description | Where to buy? |
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Regional day pass |
$4.00 |
$2.00 |
Valid for 1 day of unlimited rides on the following:
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30-day regional pass |
$64.00 |
$32.00 |
Valid for 30 days of unlimited rides on the following:
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6-bundle of regional day passes |
$20.00 |
$12.00 |
Bundle of six regional day passes, sold at a discounted rate. |
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12-bundle of regional day passes |
$40.00 |
$24.00 |
Bundle of twelve regional day passes, sold at a discounted rate. |
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10-ride card |
$16.00 |
N/A |
This pass can be used for ten rides on regular Triangle Transit routes. The pass can NOT be used on Triangle Transit Express Routes. |
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$25 value card |
$20.00 |
N/A |
Valid for $25 worth of rides on Triangle Transit buses ONLY. |
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Express day pass |
$5.00 |
$2.50 |
Valid for 1 day of unlimited rides on the Triangle Express Routes, as well as all other Triangle Transit and Capital Area Transit (CAT) routes. This pass can NOT be used on Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) buses. |
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Express 30-day pass |
$80.00 |
$40.00 |
Valid for 30 days of unlimited rides on the Triangle Express Routes, as well as all other Triangle Transit and Capital Area Transit (CAT) routes. This pass can NOT be used on Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) buses. |
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Transfers |
Transfers will NOT be issued to riders transferring between Triangle Transit, Capital Area Transit (CAT), and Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) buses. If you transfer between systems save money by purchasing a regional day pass or 30 day pass!
While day pass users do not need to worry about transfers, those paying the regular fare who plan to use more than one bus will need a transfer. Here’s how to use them:
- As you board your first Triangle Transit Bus or Shuttle, request a transfer from the driver as you pay your fare.
- When you board a second Triangle Transit Bus at the Triangle Transit Center, Moore Square, Lake Pine Plaza, or another location, insert your transfer into the fare box on the second bus.
- Ask your driver for assistance if you have any questions about transfers.
Using the Fare Box |
Paying Cash: Please be sure to have your fare ready when boarding the bus. If you are paying your fare in cash please enter your coins in the Coin Insertion Cup one at a time, or feed flat, unfolded bills into the Bill Insertion Slot. The following denominations can be inserted into the fare box:
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The Passenger Display will display the amount entered. Damaged / rejected coins will go to the Coin Return Cup and the bus operator will notify you. If change is due back, then the fare box will print out a “change” card which can be used towards your fare the next time you ride the bus.
Requesting a Regional Day Pass: Ask the bus operator to issue a regional day pass before paying the fare. Insert your coins or bills as stated in the previous paragraph.
Using Your Pass: If you purchased a 30-day pass or bundle of day passes at the Triangle Transit Center, and it is the first time that the pass is being used, then insert the pass in the Electronic Fare Card slot (located at the top of the fare box) to activate the pass. If the pass has already been used once, then swipe the activated card through the Swipe Reader in the direction of the arrow with the magnetic strip facing you.
If you have any problems or questions about using the fare box please ask the bus operator for assistance or call us at 919-485-RIDE (7433).
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