Fare Increase January 10, 2010
New Fares Effective January 1, 2010
New rates effective January 1, 2010 are as follows:
| Fare Type | Fare |
| Regular Cash Fare | $1.50 |
| Person with Disabilities (Am I eligible?) | $0.75 |
| Senior Citizen 65 Years Plus (Am I eligible?) | $0.75 |
| Medicare Card Holder (Am I eligible?) | $0.75 |
| Children Under Age 5 (when accompanied by an adult) | FREE |
| Transfers (valid for 1 hour after purchase at transfer points) | FREE |
| 22 Ride Passes (deducts one ride each trip) | $30.00 |
| 12 Ride Pass (purchase only at Giant/Weis Markets) | $15.00 |
| 31 Day Pass | $52.50 |
| 31 Day Pass for Senior Citizens 65 years plus (Am I eligible?) | $33.00 |
| 31 Day Pass for Persons with Disabilities (Am I eligible?) | $33.00 |
| 31 Day Pass with current Medicare Card (Am I eligible?) | $33.00 |
| 31 Day Pass for Full Time Students (Am I eligible?) | $33.00 |
Reduced Fare Information
Senior Citizens 65 and older with valid identification* - $0.75 one way fare valid weekdays from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., after 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday all day or $33.00 for 31 Day E/H Pass valid anytime until expiration of pass.
Person with disabilities with valid identification.** - $0.75 one way fare valid weekdays from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., after 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday all day or $33.00 for 31 Day E/H Pass valid anytime until expiration.
Medicare Card Holder - $0.75 one way fare valid weekdays from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., after 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday all day or $33.00 for 31 Day E/H Pass valid anytime until expiration of pass.
Full Time Student*** - $1.50 one way fare or $33.00 for a 31 Day Student Pass
Children under age 5 when accompanied by an adult - Free
* Senior Citizens 65 and older must show a validated Office for Aging Card, Medicare Card or other official documentation issued by the government or other valid source confirming age. Office for the Aging Cards are available at all OFA senior community centers and at the OFA office found on the 4th floor of the Broome County Office Building 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY.
**Persons with disabilities must show valid Medicare Card, letter from physician not more than 1 year old from time of purchase, SSI/SSD award or other official documentation. Persons with disabilities may also obtain a Broome County handicap identification card by visiting the Broome County Security Division located at the Broome County Office Building at 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY during the office hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. If you cannot come during these times please call the Broome County Security Division at 607.778.2107. To expedite processing, the security division asks that you bring proof of the disability and a picture ID.
*** Purchaser must be a full time student 12 or more credit hours for college, or 6 or more hours each day in GED or classes elementary/secondary school.
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