Discounted youth fares, including $1 for one-way trips, proven effective at increasing ridership
Caltrain will hold a public hearing on the proposed reduced fare for youth riders on Monday, July 22. A staff presentation and final action will follow at the Board of Director’s meeting on Thursday, August 1.
Caltrain launched four fare promotions in September 2023, with the $1 one-way youth fare being the most successful at driving ridership increase. During the promotion, the fare only applied to Clipper users, and Clipper youth ticket sales was up 43% year over year, compared to 18% overall ticket sales increase during that period. People who begin riding public transit in their youth are far more likely to continue to use it as adults, making increasing youth ridership vital for Caltrain in the long term.
If adopted, as of Sunday, September 1, a $1 All Zone One-way Youth fare will be available on all fare payment methods, a $2 All Zone Day Pass will be available on Caltrain Mobile (while available) and at Caltrain ticket vending machines, and upon the Clipper Next Generation launch, expected in 2025, a $24 All Zone Monthly pass will be available on to anyone with a Youth Clipper Card.
Caltrain Finance Committee Public Meeting
Monday, July 22, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Zoom Info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81843266625?pwd=aDExTGltUUJSOUc5TkNnbU1QMTRHUT09
Caltrain Board of Directors Public Meeting
Thursday, August 1, 2024, 2 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87581188408?pwd=OFNUYTVFdExlOXRkR2tQOENXQUhhUT09
Prior to the hearing, comments may be sent by mail, e-mail or phone:
Board Secretary
Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board
P.O. Box 3006, San Carlos, CA 94070-1306
Changes@caltrain.com 1.800.660.4287 (TTY 650.508.6448)
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