TYLER, Texas — Editor's Note: The above video was published in September 2023.
The Tyler Transit will host third public input meeting to discuss potential service and rate changes.
The meeting will be held Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Glass Recreation Center's large meeting room, located at 501 W. 32nd St.
If approved, proposed changes to Tyler Transit would double the cost to ride and discontinue all Saturday services, except for Paratransit medical services.
Rates for adults 12 and older will go from $1 to $2, children ages 6 to 11 will go from $0.50 to $1 and children age 5 and under will still get to ride free. Seniors (age 65 and under) and people with disabilities would also rise from $0.50 to $1.
Passes will also increase in price:
- 30-day pass: $80 (from $40)
- Half fare 30-day pass: $40 (from $20)
- Student 30-day pass: $40 (from $20)
- Student semester pass: $100 (from $50)
- Regular 7-day pass: $20 (from $10)
- Half fare 7-day pass: $10 (from $5)
- Student 7-day pass: $10 (from $5)
- All-day pass: $4 (from $2)