TriMet recently announced fare increases for some fares as well as a discount for active and retired members of the military. Effective Monday, January 1, 2024, the price of single-ride fares and day passes will increase by 12 percent to help cover the growing costs of operating the transit system. Single-ride fares for adults, Honored Citizen, youth and lift paratransit will go from $2.50 to $2.80. Adult day passes increase from $5 to $5.60 and Honored Citizen/youth increase to $1.40 from $1.25. Month and annual pass prices will not change for any category.
The fare increase is TriMet’s first for adult riders in more than a decade. Despite the rising costs of gas, utilities and supplies in recent years, TriMet has taken steps to avoid increasing most fares. This increase will help address inflation and the growing costs of operation, as well as pay for some major service improvements in the works as part of the Forward Together plan.
Prior to Veterans Day, TriMet announced that they are expanding their Honored Citizen fare program to honor active and former members of the US Armed Forces in a lasting salute to their courage and sacrifice. With the Honored Citizen fare, those who currently serve or have been honorably discharged from the military can ride TriMet buses and trains for half price. Frequent riders save even more, paying no more than $28 per month for unlimited rides, a savings of 72 percent off the cost of an Adult month pass, which is $100.
To receive an Honored Citizen fare card, proof of eligibility is required. Veterans, reservists and active duty military members must complete an application and provide proof of eligibility to the TriMet Customer Support Center in Pioneer Courthouse Square, open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm. Acceptable forms of proof of eligibility are a CAD card for active duty military, Uniformed Services ID card or driver’s license with veteran classification and a copy of DD214 Certificate of Release/Discharged from Active Duty and photo ID.
Members of the military will receive their initial Honored Citizen fare card free of charge. Cards will be valid for five years.