The WRTA has extended the suspension of fares on all fixed route, paratransit services until June 30, 2024.  During this extension there will be no fares collected on the fixed route and paratransit services. 

Please note:

Reduced Fare Passes and fares can be used by the Elderly and Disabled showing a valid id that must be presented to the driver at the time of boarding. A reduced fare One Day Pass (8 rides) may be purchased for children ages 5 to 13 who are accompanied by an adult.

• Children under age 5 accompanied by an adult ride free.
• Fare for children age 5 to 13 years of age accompanied by an adult is $.85, cash fare only.
• Fare for children 9 years of age not accompanied by an adult pay full fare of $1.75.
• Reduced Fare One Day Pass ( 8 rides) for children 5 to 13 years of age accompanied by an adult $2.25.
  

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  Fare and Pass Media Price Options – Effective 7/01/17

  Fixed Route Bus Service

  Details		Price
  Full Cash Fare (Adults 14 and up)		$1.75
  Reduced Cash Fare		$0.85
  Children 5 -13 Years of Age Accompanied by an Adult		$0.85
  Children Under 5 Years of Age Accompanied by an Adult		Free
  Children 9 years of age not accompanied by an adult***		$1.75
  One Day Pass ( 8 rides)		$4.50
  Reduced One Day Pass Elderly/Disabled*Child (8 rides)		$2.25
  31 Day Pass		$57.00
  Reduced 31 Day Pass		$28.50
  Charlie Card		Stored value is placed on this pass. A 20 cent introductory discount will be automatically deducted from a single fare.
  Reduced Fare Charlie Card**		Stored value is placed on this pass. A 10 cent introductory discount will be automatically deducted from a single fare.
  College Semester UPASS (must show College ID)		$125.00

  *Please note: Effective January 1, 2012, the WRTA no longer accepts pennies as payment in fareboxes.
  *Valid ID Required for Elderly/Disabled Fare
  **Restrictions apply

  ***The Federal Transit Administration permits transit systems to set a minimum age limit for children riding without a parent or guardian. The WRTA has set this age limit at Nine (9) years old. In order to ensure compliance with this age limit, operators may question a child seeking to board a bus who appears, in the operator’s opinion, to be Eight (8) years old or younger. If an operator is not satisfied with a child’s answer, the operator may call for assistance from a WRTA supervisor and/or public safety personnel. This policy applies to Paratransit Service as well.

  Other Information

  Proper Identification
  To be eligible to ride the bus at a discounted fare, one of the following valid identification cards must be shown to the driver each time you board:

  Elderly – Transportation Access Pass ID Card OR City of Worcester Commission on Elder Affairs Senior Identification Card
  Disabled – Transportation Access Pass ID Card
  Medicare – Medicare Card with a photo ID

  ID cards may be obtained at the WRTA’s Customer Service Center, located at 60 Foster Street,  from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. Please bring a copy of your photo ID with you.

  Charlie Card
  The Charlie Card is available to either purchase a monthly pass or add stored value (cash). The stored value gives you discounted fare with the WRTA. Stored Value can be used on the WRTA, MBTA, and other participating RTAs in Massachusetts. You can obtain a Charlie Card at the Customer Service Center located at the WRTA Hub, 60 Foster Street. [ view the WRTA Customer Service Center map ]

  Employee Pass Program
  The WRTA Employee Pass Program can be provided by your employer. It’s a great way to make commuting easier. If your company is currently paying for employee parking, a bus pass program could save money – there are tax benefits as well. Instituting the Employee Bus Pass Program satisfies MDEP’s Rideshare Regulation 310 CMG 7.16. Please contact us with questions on this program: 508-791-WRTA (9782).

  College Semester UPASS
  College students can ride the WRTA all semester long for a flat fare rate of $125 per semester. Valid college ID is required when purchasing the Semester UPASS and also when boarding any WRTA bus with the Semester UPASS.

  The Semester UPASS is sold at the following ticket locations:

  Clark University Bookstore, 918 Main Street, Worcester [ view the Clark University Bookstore map ]

  Quinsigamond Community College Bookstore, 670 W. Boylston Street, Worcester [view the Quinsigamond Community College Bookstore map]

  WRTA Customer Service Center, 60 Foster Street, Worcester [ view the WRTA Customer Service Center map ]