CapMetro lowers MetroRapid, Flyer fares starting Jan. 8

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Capital Metro board voted unanimously Monday to eliminate the premium category from their fare structure, taking effect Jan. 8, 2017.
With this change, fares will be reduced for all local, MetroRapid and Flyer service to $1.25 for a single ride, $2.50 for a day pass, $11.25 for a 7-day pass and $41.25 for a 31-day pass.
The premium fare currently includes two MetroRapid routes and nine Flyer routes, all of which feature fewer stops compared to local service.
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