Port Authority Increasing Fares on July 1

Starting July 1, increases go into effect on most Port Authority of Allegheny County fares, including cash fares for full-fare and half-fare riders, all tickets and passes.

According to a news release, the fare increases are required to balance Port Authority's budget for the fiscal year of 2013, which begins on July 1.

The base one-zone cash fare will increase by $0.25 from $2.25 to $2.50 one way. Two-zone rides will increase by $0.50 from $3.25 to $3.75 one way.  

Additionally, fare changes will go into effect for ACCESS riders that same day.

Many riders in the South Hills also face potential service cuts or route eliminations later this year if a dedicated revenue source is not found for mass transit in the state. The Collier Garage next to on Route 50 also is scheduled to be closed.

Full information on fares, including instructions on exchanging tickets, is available here. The Port Authority Customer Service Center can also be reached at 412-442-2000. For the speech- and hearing-impaired (TTY), call 412-231-7007.