Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about fares

Next Week Is Your Chance to Weigh in On RTD’s Fare Pass Overhaul, Which Isn’t a Slam Dunk

By David Sachs | Jul 13, 2018 | No Comments

Before Board members vote on the package (likely this fall), RTD will hold eight meetings -- three in Denver -- where the public an show support for the changes, which include an income-based discount.

From left, Representative Faith Winter, Representative Dominique Jackson, Jenee Donelson of 9to5 Colorado, and Chris Stiffler of the Colorado Fiscal Institute. Photo: Neha Mahajan

Colorado Lawmakers Nudge RTD to Provide Bigger Fare Discounts for Low-Income Transit Riders

By David Sachs | Apr 26, 2018 | 1 Comment

RTD Board of Directors says it has everything under control.

Senator Tim Neville and Representative Kimmi Lewis.

Tim Neville and Kimmi Lewis Want to Deny Affordable Transit Fares to Kids and Low-Wage Riders

By David Sachs | Mar 13, 2018 | 6 Comments

If passed, the bill would undermine a local year-long effort aimed at creating fairer fares.

The Overhaul of RTD’s Fare Pass Programs, Explained

By David Sachs | Feb 27, 2018 | 15 Comments

Callibrating current passes, nixing old options, and adding new ones might raise ridership, but not everyone is happy.

RTD Board Members Want a Better Fare Pass Program. Will They Rock the Boat to Get It?

By David Sachs | Dec 7, 2017 | 8 Comments

Several members of the RTD Board of Directors are concerned about changes to the agency's fare pass program that could increase low-income ridership but dent the transit agency's revenue. Only one member, however, hinted at going after additional funds from the state.

RTD Now Offers Mobile Ticketing and It’s Kind of a Big Deal for Denver

By David Sachs | Nov 1, 2017 | 2 Comments

It'll be a little easier to ride the bus and train starting today now that RTD has launched mobile ticketing — electronic fares that you can buy and validate with a smartphone or tablet.

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