"The latest fare hike is detailed in a federally required analysis of the equity impact on minority and low-income riders. The 106-page report, which includes dozens of pages of largely critical comments from people surveyed about the proposed increase earlier this year, concludes that higher fares will have no disparate impact on BART's substantial number of customers who are people of color or who have lower incomes."
"Survey respondents who supported the higher fares said they understand the need, as the agency faces a budget crisis that could lead to service cuts as soon as mid-2026. Look, no one wants to have to pay more for things, one of those surveyed wrote. But I'd rather BART double fares than cut service. BART is essential to my ability to live, work, and have fun in the Bay Area."
BART will implement a 6.2% fare increase effective Jan. 1 as part of a program of inflation-based hikes imposed every two years since 2004. One-way short trips will rise from $2.40 to $2.55, and a moderate-length commute from North Berkeley to 24th Street Mission will increase 35 cents to $5.60. Parking fees at Ashby and North Berkeley will go up 50 cents to $3.80. A 106-page equity analysis found no disparate impact on riders of color or lower-income customers, though the report includes many critical public comments. Some riders prefer higher fares to potential service cuts amid a looming budget crisis that could force cuts as soon as mid-2026, while other riders said fares are already too high.
Read at www.berkeleyside.org
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