UTA will launch new fare system on Dec. 1 — raising some, lowering others

The Utah Transit Authority will launch a new fare structure on Dec. 1 — raising some prices and lowering others — after working all year to simplify a complicated patchwork of at least 74 levels of discounts, promotions and negotiated deals.The UTA Board adopted the changes this week that will keep its current base fare of $2.50 per ride, but it make several changes to discounts, passes and charges for premium and express services in what it calls a simplification of its fare structu