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 Fares
Effective March 1, 2005:
- Fare on regular TTA routes is $2.00
- Fare on the new TTA Express Routes routes is $2.50
A discounted fare of $1.00 ($1.25 on Express routes)is available to elderly and disabled riders. The qualifications for the Elderly & Disabled (E&D) rate are:
- Riders age 65 or older and Medicare card holders
- Disabled riders with a VA Disability Card, VA "Service Connected" card or disability card from any transit system.
Medicaid cards are not acceptable proof-of-eligibility for the half-price fare. Children 10 years of age or under ride free.
Passes
TTA offers a variety a passes to meet every rider's needs. The following list contains a brief description of each pass, the cost, discounted cost for elderly and disabled riders, and location(s) where riders can purchase the pass.
Pass |
Cost |
E&D Cost |
Description |
Where to Purchase |
| Regional Day Pass |
$4.00 |
$2.00 |
Valid for 1 day of unlimited rides on the following routes:
All TTA routes, except for the new Express routes.
All Capital Area Transit (CAT) routes.
All Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) routes. |
On the Bus
At the TTA Bus Transfer Center
Buy Online! |
| 30-Day Regional Pass |
$64.00 |
$32.00 |
Valid for 30 days of unlimited rides on the following routes:
All TTA routes, except for the new Express routes.
All Capital Area Transit (CAT) routes.
All Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) routes. |
At the TTA Bus Transfer Center Buy Online! |
TTA Express
Day Pass |
$5.00 |
$2.50 |
Valid for 1 day of unlimited rides on the TTA Express Routes, as well as all other TTA routes. |
On the Bus
At the TTA Bus Transfer Center
Buy Online! |
30-Day TTA Express Pass
|
$80.00 |
$40.00 |
Valid for 30 days of unlimited rides on the TTA Express Routes, as well as all other TTA routes. |
At the TTA Bus Transfer Center
Buy Online! |
PLEASE NOTE: The TTA Express Day & 30-Day passes are valid for use on TTA buses ONLY. The passes are not accepted by DATA or CAT fareboxes.
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| 6-Bundle of Regional Day Passes |
$20.00 |
$12.00 |
Bundle of six regional day passes, sold at a discounted rate. |
At the TTA Bus Transfer Center Buy Online! |
| 12-Bundle of Regional Day Passes |
$40.00 |
$24.00 |
Bundle of twelve regional day passes, sold at a discounted rate. |
At the TTA Bus Transfer Center Buy Online! |
$25 Value Card
|
$20.00 |
N/A |
Valid for $25 worth of rides on TTA buses ONLY |
At the TTA Bus Transfer Center
Buy Online!
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| 10-Ride Pass |
$16.00 |
N/A |
This pass can be used for ten (10) rides on regular TTA routes. The pass can NOT be used on TTA Express Routes. |
At the TTA Bus Transfer Center Buy Online! |
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Discounted Pass Programs
Employer |
Description of Discount(s) Offered |
| BASF |
Will subsidize up to $50 per month an employee's Vanpool fare, bus fare or passes purchased by the employee. |
| Blue Cross / Blue Shield of NC |
Will pay for the deposit of any new Vanpool started by an employee. |
City of Raleigh
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City of Raleigh GoPass
The GoPass allows regular full and part-time city of Raleigh employees to ride for free on all TTA and Capital Area Transit (CAT) routes. The pass can be obtained at the Public Works Dept. customer service counter, located on the 4th floor of the Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex (222 W. Hargett St). View the Program Flyer (PDF) for more information.
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| Durham County |
Durham County provides four (4) free bus passes per month per employee. Employees can pick up the passes in the Durham County Manager's office.
Durham County will also subsidize up to $60 per month of an employee's Vanpool fare. |
| EMC |
Will subsidize up to $50 per month of bus fare or passes purchased by employees. |
| GlaxoSmithKline |
Will subsidize up to $30 per month an employee's Vanpool fare, bus fare or passes purchased by the employee. |
| IBM |
Will subsidize up to $30 per month of an employee's Vanpool fare. |
| NIEHS |
Will subsidize up to $110 per month an employee's Vanpool fare, bus fare or passes purchased by the employee. |
NC State Govt. |
NC State Government GoPass
This pass can be used by eligible state government employees to ride all TTA and CAT buses for FREE! Click Here for more information.
NC State Govt. will also subsidize up to $15 per month of an employee's Vanpool fare. |
| NC State University |
NC State University U-PASS
All NC State University students and employees simply need to display their valid NCSU ID to ride all TTA buses for FREE!
NC State University will also subsidize up to $15 per month of an employee's Vanpool fare. |
| Redwoods Group |
Will subsidize up to $110 per month of an employee's Vanpool fare. |
| Research Triangle Foundation (RTF) |
Will subsidize up to $64 per month an employee's Vanpool fare, bus fare or passes purchased by the employee. |
| Research Triangle Institute (RTI) |
Will subsidize up to $100 per month an employee's Vanpool fare, bus fare or passes purchased by the employee. |
| SmartCommute@rtp |
Individuals who are employeed by RTP employers that are part of SmartCommute@rtp can obtain two (2) coupons that can be used to purchase discounted regional 30-day passes, or discounted TTA 10-ride passes.
View the List of RTP Employers that belong to SmartCommute@rtp
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| Syngenta |
Will subsidize up to $30 per month an employee's Vanpool fare, bus fare or passes purchased by the employee. |
UNC-Chapel Hill & UNC Hospital |
UNC GoPass
This program is an incentive available to UNC faculty and staff, and students living off campus. Eligible participants can obtain a FREE GoPass, that is valid for unlimited use for one (1) year on all TTA and DATA routes.
Passes can be obtained at the UNC Public Safety building. For more information about the program please visit the Commuter Alternatives Program web page.
UNC will also subsidize up to $15 per month of an employee's Vanpool fare.
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| US EPA |
Will subsidize up to $110 per month an employee's Vanpool fare, bus fare or passes purchased by the employee. Employees must commit to using alternative transportation "on average" of three (3) times per week. |
| Wake County |
Wake County GoPass
All regular full-time Wake County employees can ride for free on all Capital Area Transit (CAT) & TTA bus routes.
Wake County will also subsidize up to $30 per month of an employee's Vanpool fare. |
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IMPORTANT
Beginning April 4th, 2005, transfers will no longer be issued to riders transferring between TTA, Capital Area Transit (CAT), and Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) buses.
If you transfer between systems save your money by purchasing a regional day pass or 30 day pass! (see the chart above for information and cost of the regional pass)
While day pass users do not need to worry about transfers, those paying the regular fare who plan to use more than one bus will need a transfer. Here's how to use them:
1. As you board your first TTA Bus or Shuttle, request a transfer from the driver as you pay your fare.
2. When you board a second TTA Bus at RTP, Moore Square, Lake Pine Plaza, or another location, insert your transfer into the farebox on the second bus.
Ask your driver for assistance if you have any questions about transfers.
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Using the Farebox
Paying Cash: Please be sure to have your fare ready when boarding the bus. If you are paying your fare in cash please enter your coins in the Coin Insertion Cup one at a time, or feed flat, unfolded bills into the Bill Insertion Slot. The following denominations can be inserted into the farebox.
| Pennies |
Nickels |
| Dimes |
Quarters |
| 50-Cent Coins |
1-Dollar Coins |
| 1-Dollar Bills |
5-Dollar Bills |
The Passenger Display will display the amount entered. Damaged / rejected coins will go to the Coin Return Cup and the bus operator will notify you. If change is due back, then the farebox will print out a "change" card which can be used towards your fare the next time you ride the bus.
Requesting a Day Pass: Ask the bus operator to issue a day pass before paying the fare. Insert your coins or bills as stated in the previous paragraph.
Using Your Pass: If you purchased a 30-day pass or bundle of day passes at the TTA customer service window, and it is the first time that the pass is being used, then insert the pass in the Electronic Fare Card slot (located at the top of the farebox) to activate the pass. If the pass has already been used once, then swipe the activated card through the Swipe Reader in the direction of the arrow with the magnetic strip facing you.
If you have any problems or questions about using the farebox please ask the bus operator for assistance.
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Need Help?
If you have any questions or comments about fares, passes or using the farebox please contact the GoTriangle Transit Information Center at 919-485-RIDE (7433) or Click Here to send an email.
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