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New Fare Structure NOW in EFFECT
(7/1/08)
FARE MATRIX
 ZONE
LISTING by AREA and TOWN
ZONE 1 :
Pittsburgh, Castle Shannon
ZONE 2:
Hillcrest, Bethel Park, South Park, Library
ZONE 3:
Union Valley, Finleyville, Crookham
ZONE 4:
Monongahela, New Eagle
ZONE 5:
Monessen, Donora, Fisher Heights, Carroll Twp.
MV Hospital, Giant Eagle
ZONE 6: Dunlevy, Speers, Charleroi, N. Charleroi, Belle Vernon,
N. Belle Vernon, Rostraver Twp. Plazas, Fayette City
ZONE 7:
Allenport, Stockdale, Roscoe, Elco, Coal Center, California
HOW TO READ THE FARE MATRIX
The
Fare Matrix lists each zone on the top row and the first column
with
corresponding monetary figures listed across and below.
First, determine your zone of origin. Where are
you boarding the bus?
(see the Zone
Listing by Town & Area) Find the zone you are leaving from
in the
first column and then find your destination in the first
row.
Second, look across to the right from your
boarding zone in the first
column to your arrival zone in the
first row.
The following are the monetary values listed:
1. First value is the price of a one way trip
using exact fare
2. The second value is the price for a TEN Trip Ticket Book (10% savings)
3. The third value is the price for a Monthly
FLASH Pass (20% savings)
EXAMPLE ON HOW TO READ THE FARE MATRIX
Janet is traveling on the MMVTA Route A bus from Charleroi
which is Zone 6
to Pittsburgh which is Zone 1. Therefore, the
price for Janet to travel one way
is $4.50 exact fare, $41 for a
TEN Trip Ticket Book or $144 for a
Monthly FLASH Pass valid for an
entire month of unlimited rides.
THE VALLEY ZONE
Including New Eagle thru California
plus Donora, Monessen, and
Belle Vernon Area (Gray shaded area in Matrix)
- $2 flat rate anywhere in THE VALLEY ZONE
- $18 TEN Trip Ticket Book for THE VALLEY ZONE
- $64 Monthly VALLEY ZONE FLASH
OTHER FARE INFORMATION
-
Children 5
and under ride free
- Children 6-12 ride at half price
- Persons 65+ ride free with a valid Free Transit Card
- Persons with disabilities and students
(except for Cal U) ride at
half
price with valid Reduced Fare cards or a
Medicare Card.
- Cal U students ride free when presenting a valid student CalCard.
TICKETS & PASSES
The
Monthly FLASH
Unlimited rides for one month from the zone
punched to the other zone punched. The Monthly FLASH price is the
third figure on the matrix.
When purchasing this pass, the rider will also
have access to any zone(s) between the zones punched or
printed on the pass from the MMVTA Transit Center/Offices.
When purchasing The Monthly FLASH, riders receive a 20% discount on
transportation when compared to paying
each time boarding the bus and paying
the one way fare. Actual
price based on Zone to Zone travel.
Monthly VALLEY FLASH
Unlimited rides for one month on any route
within THE VALLEY ZONE: between California to New Eagle including
Coal Center, Roscoe, Elco, Stockdale, Allenport, Speers,
Charleroi, N. Charleroi, Belle Vernon, Rostraver Township,
Monessen, Donora, Fisher Heights and Monongahela.
The VALLEY square must be punched for the
Monthly FLASH to be valid for the local FLASH option or printed
VALLEY and VALLEY on passes issued from the MMVTA Transit
Center/Offices.
The Monthly VALLEY FLASH
is sold for $64.
Riders receive a 20% discount
on the Monthly VALLEY FLASH compared to paying each time boarding the bus and paying the one way fare.
10 Trip Ticket Book
Each ticket book includes all the zones MMVTA
buses travel through and sold on all vehicles. The 10 Trip Ticket Book is the second
figure on the matrix.
When purchasing a 10 Trip Ticket Book, riders
will receive a 10% discount on transportation when compared to
paying each time boarding the bus and paying the one way fare.
Actual price based on Zone to Zone travel.
ADDITIONAL
ZONE FEE & TRANSFERS
Additional
ZONE FEE
The additional ZONE
FEE will be charged when a rider has purchased and presents a
VALID Monthly FLASH or redeems a valid ticket from a 10 Trip
Booklet and wants to travel to additional zone(s) past the zones
in which their pass or ticket is validated.
NOTE: Additional Zone Fee will not be valid on tickets and passes validated for THE VALLEY
ZONE When traveling out of THE VALLEY ZONE, riders must pay the
regular zone to zone fee charged.
When boarding the bus, the rider must tell the
driver that he/she is traveling to an additional zone(s) and must
pay the Zone FEE upon boarding the bus. Each additional zone
traveled will cost 50 cents per zone.
For
example: Bob has a valid Monthly FLASH between Zone 4 thru Zone 1.
However, today Bob needs to travel from Pittsburgh (Zone 1) to
Charleroi (Zone 6) instead of Monongahela (Zone 4).
Since Bob is traveling an additional two (2)
zones he will have to pay a $1 ZONE FEE when boarding the bus in
Pittsburgh.
Transfers
Transfers are only available when a passenger
is changing routes to complete a trip. Transfers will not be
issued for the same route.
When boarding the bus, riders are asked to tell
the driver that they are changing routes to complete their trip.
The passenger will pay the full fare to travel to their final
destination and the driver will issue the rider a transfer.
For example: If you board the Blue Line at the
Highland Terrace and want to then board the Green Line to Wal
Mart, you pay $2 full fare and ask the driver for a transfer. When
you board the Green Line to Wal Mart, hand the driver your
transfer slip as your payment.
Another example: If you board the Red Line in
N. Charleroi and want to then board the Green Line to Wal Mart,
you pay $2 full fare and ask the driver for a transfer. When you
board the Green Line to Wal Mart, hand the driver your transfer
slip as your payment.
REGULAR FARE RIDERS FAQ
When and where can I buy a Monthly
FLASH Pass?
Monthly FLASH Passes will go on sale on June 16,
2008. You can purchase the next month’s pass at any time. However,
we suggest not purchasing the current month’s pass any later than
the 5th
of the month.
You can purchase your Monthly FLASH Pass
several ways. To speed your boarding we recommend the following:
- Online purchases
by clicking here using a credit/debit card
(not
available until 6/16/08)
- Purchases at the Transit Center using cash, personal check (with ID)
or debit/ credit card
- Over the phone purchases with a credit/debit card (724-489-0880)
Purchases can also be made on the bus from the
driver with exact change or at the bus garage.
How can I pay my fare when boarding the bus?
You can use cash or coins to pay the exact fare
amount (our fareboxes don’t issue change), or you can pay with a
pre-purchased Monthly FLASH Pass or with a trip ticket.
I don’t want to pay each time I board the bus,
but I know I will be on vacation for two weeks and don’t want to
lose value on a Monthly FLASH Pass. What should I do?
You
can purchase the 10 Trip Ticket Book. It saves you money and does
not expire.
You can purchase your 10 Trip Ticket Books several ways. To speed
your boarding we recommend the following:
- Online purchases
by clicking here using a credit/debit card
(not
available until 6/16/08)
- Purchases at the Transit Center using cash, personal check (with ID)
or debit/ credit card
- Over the phone purchases with a credit/debit card (724-489-0880)
Purchases can also be made on the bus from the
driver with exact change or at the bus garage.
OK. Monthly FLASH Passes will be great. But what do I do with all
these Trip Tickets I have from the old fares?
The tickets
you purchased under the previous/old fare structure do not expire.
You have paid for them and those ticket still hold value. We will
continue accepting your tickets until you exhaust your supply.
REDUCED FARE RIDERS FAQ
I have a Green Reduced Fare or a
Medicare Card, can I purchase a Monthly FLASH Pass or 10 Trip Ticket Book?
Absolutely!
You can purchase both types of multi-ride media. When purchasing either one,
you will receive half off the total amount of the regular fare.
How do I use my Green Reduced Fare or Medicare Card to
purchase passes or tickets?
At this time, Reduced Fare riders can purchase
passes and tickets over the phone (724-489-0880) by providing the
MMVTA staff member their name and credit/debit information. We
also recommend purchases at the Transit Center for reduced fare
riders.
Purchases can also be made on the bus from the
driver with exact change or at the bus garage.
When can I use my Green Reduced Fare ore Medicare Card?
You can now use your Green Reduced Fare
or Medicare Card to receive half
off on any MMVTA bus trip. There are no longer peak restrictions
on the MMVTA.
PERSONS 65+ FAQ
I am
65. Under the new fares how much do I pay?
You pay absolutely nothing. Persons 65 or older
automatically qualify for free transportation on any MMVTA bus.
All you have to do is fill out a short application, show proof of
age and receive a Free Transit Card. For more information
CLICK HERE or call the MMVTA at 724-489-0880.
What about those pesky peak restrictions?
Peak restrictions for persons 65+ no longer exist. You can ride
anytime of day.
CAL U & OTHER STUDENT RIDERS FAQ
I am currently a Cal U student. Do
I now have to pay to ride the bus?
No. Due to a partnership
agreement with California University of Pennsylvania, all Cal U
students ride MMVTA routes at no charge when presenting the
drivers with a valid student CalCard.
I am not a Cal U student, but I attend the
Western School in Downtown Pittsburgh is there any discount
available?
Yes. All college, high school, or career school
students are eligible for reduced fare on all MMVTA buses. To
receive exactly half off of all multi ride media and one way fare,
a student must register with the MMVTA and obtain a Student
Reduced Fare Card.
Fore more information about student reduced
fare CLICK HERE
or call 724-489-0880.
IF YOU
HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US VIA EMAIL AT
CUSTOMERSUPPORT@MMVTA.COM OR BY CALLING THE TRANSIT CENTER
(724-489-0880)
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