SANTA MONICA—On Monday, July 7, the city of Santa Monica announced on its website that starting August 10, the Santa Monica Department of Transportation will increase fares on the Big Blue Bus system for the first time in nearly a decade.
Big Blue Bus is implementing the following fare changes:
Increasing the cost of Single Ride, 1-Day, 7-Day, 10 Rides, and 30-Day Passes
Eliminating the Annual and Youth 30-Day Passes
Regular (TAP/Mobile)
$1.10 (Current Fare)
$1.25 (Fare Change)
Regular (Cash)
$1.25 (Current Fare)
$1.50 (Fare Change)
Senior/Disabled/Medicare (S/D/M) (TAP/Mobile)
$0.50 (Current Fare)
$0.60 (Fare Change)
Senior/Disabled/Medicare (S/D/M) (Cash)
$0.50 (Current Fare)
$0.75 (Fare Change)
1-Day Pass
Regular
$4 (Current Fare)
$4.50 (Fare Change)
Senior/Disabled/Medicare (S/D/M)
$1.50 (Current Fare)
$1.75 (Fare Change)
7-Day Pass
Regular
$14 (Current Fare)
$16 (Fare Change)
10 Rides Pass
Regular
$9 (Current Fare)
$10 (Fare Change)
Senior/Disabled/Medicare (S/D/M)
$4.50 (Current Fare)
$5 (Fare Change)
30-Day Pass
Regular
$50 (Current Fare)
$55 (Fare Change)
Senior/Disabled/Medicare (S/D/M)
$24 (Current Fare)
$27 (Fare Change)
Youth
$19
Eliminated
Annual Pass
Regular
$500
Eliminated
The Big Blue Bus will maintain:
-One free Big Blue Bus to Big Blue Bus transfer within two hours
-Discounted fares for use of contactless payments
-Participation in regional fare discount programs such as LIFE and GoPass
The fare increase will help offset the rising costs of fuel, utilities, and supplies accrued in recent years. The changes will also help Big Blue Bus further invest in its fleet electrification and Brighter Blue program, which aims to provide sustainable and convenient service through greater frequency, expanded operating hours, and improved connections to key destinations such as the new LAX/Metro Transit Center, Sofi Stadium, and Metro’s C, D, and K Lines.
“At Big Blue Bus, we are in the midst of a transformative period,” said Department of Transportation Director Anuj Gupta. “Along with our city and state partners, we are investing in high-quality transit service, a sustainable fleet that will move us into a greener future, and a skilled workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. The fare adjustments will provide meaningful customer experience improvements that ensure Big Blue Bus remains a safe, reliable, convenient, and appealing alternative to driving.”
To obtain more details about fare changes visit: www.bigbluebus.com/newsroom.
