“Patrice Aaron received a ConnectCard in December that gives her free, unlimited public transit rides. ‘It helps tremendously for me because I have a son, and I’m a single mom […]
News Item Types Archives: Fair Fares
Low-income public transit pilot starts in Allegheny County
“Allegheny County government announced Tuesday it is distributing the first Connect Cards for its discounted-fare pilot program for low-income public transit users….”
New discount transit fares pilot launches for Allegheny County
“Enrollment is now open for a new 12-month pilot program to test how providing free and discounted transit fares to low-income riders on Pittsburgh Regional Transit (formerly Port Authority of Allegheny County) improves […]
Allegheny County to test drive a discount transportation program
“For one year, some Allegheny County residents will be able to ride Pittsburgh Regional Transit at reduced prices, thanks to a pilot project announced Tuesday by the county executive’s office […]
Transit fare breaks coming for some Allegheny County riders
“Allegheny County will start a one-year Discounted Fares Pilot Program in mid-November, giving a test group of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients help with transit costs to shape a potential […]
Allegheny County to launch pilot program for low-income public transit users
“Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announced Tuesday that the county will soon be embark on a 12-month pilot program to provide some low-income transit users with discounted transit passes, with […]
Pilot program extends reduced bus fare to some SNAP-eligible adults
“A pilot program set to rollout mid-November will extend reduced bus fares to a selection of SNAP-eligible adults living in Allegheny County….”
Dawn Plummer: As prices rise, Pittsburgh needs a transportation policy for everyone
“In response to rising gas prices and their effect on those with lower incomes, many cities and states have rolled out new programs to help riders pay for transportation costs….”
Lobbying continues for reduced Port Authority fares for low-income riders
“For the second straight week, advocates for low-income riders Friday used a hearing on proposed Port Authority fare changes to lobby for free or reduced fares for low-income riders….”
Advocates Say Port Authority’s Fare Changes Would Fail The People Most In Need
“The Port Authority of Allegheny County’s proposed fare hikes drew criticism Friday from a number of advocates who say the plan comes up short for the system’s most vulnerable riders, […]
