Greater Dayton RTA to increase bus fares starting next year

MONTGOMERY COUNTY — The Greater Dayton Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) will charge more for rides starting next year.

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As reported on News Center 7 at 5:00, this is the first time Dayton RTA has raised its bus fares in more than five years.

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RTA announced that they are increasing bus fares on Jan. 1, 2025.

Fixed route fares for single adult riders will increase 20 cents, now costing $2.20.

Daily caps will increase from $4 to $4.50 and monthly caps will increase from $55 to $60.

According to a spokesperson from RTA, the raised fare reflects the increasing costs of providing services.

This rate change will be the first of three annual increases.

News Center 7 spoke to people at an RTA Bus Hub.

John said the increase would benefit the community.

“RTA does good work often times, they do a lot of free services. So I would think for seniors, even 50 cents more on the ride, really it’s not that bad because the money goes back into the community,” he said.

News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.

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