"BART is raising fares by 6.2% on Jan. 1, along with higher parking rates at some stations, as the agency faces a projected $376 million deficit by 2027. Tolls also will jump by 50 cents on seven state-owned Bay Area bridges. The hikes come as BART experienced multiple service disruptions in 2025, due in part to aging infrastructure and power failures, even as ridership remains on the rise post-pandemic."
"BART asserts the increases are necessary to keep pace with inflation, fund ongoing operations and stabilize finances. On average, fares will climb 30 cents, from $4.88 to $5.18. Short trips, such as Downtown Berkeley to 19th St./Oakland, will increase 15 cents, while longer journeys, including Antioch to Montgomery, will rise 55 cents. Daily parking rates will go up 40 cents at most stations, with high-demand locations including Glen Park, MacArthur, Rockridge and Walnut Creek jumping 30%."
BART will raise fares 6.2% on Jan. 1 and increase parking rates at some stations while seven state-owned Bay Area bridge tolls rise by $0.50. The agency faces a projected $376 million deficit by 2027 and recorded more than 51.7 million rides over the past year, peaking in October with over 5 million paid exits. Average fares increase from $4.88 to $5.18, with short trips up 15 cents and long trips up 55 cents. Daily parking rates rise 40 cents at most stations and monthly parking changes significantly at various hubs. BART plans $108 million in cost savings and deferrals to balance the budget amid ongoing service disruptions caused by aging infrastructure and power failures, and leadership says riders must contribute more while the agency implements efficiencies and cost controls.
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