Riders and employer pass program participants will see changes to the DART Fare Structure starting in early 2025. The DART Board of Directors approved the changes this past October – the first fare update since 2018.

Fare revenue is an important source of income for DART that the agency uses to operate, maintain, and improve our services. While DART fare revenue is recovering from the pandemic, it is still low compared to our pre-pandemic estimates and these upcoming changes will help to grow this number.

Fare changes will be effective March 1, 2025. Changes associated with annual or semester-based programs were effective January 1, 2025.

No change to day pass, 3-hour pass replaces other fares in March

The Day Pass – one of the most used fare products – will remain $6 for adult local fare, and $3 for reduced local fare.

The Single Ride, AM Pass, PM Pass, and Midday passes will be consolidated into one standard 3-hour pass that will cost $3 for adult local fare and $1.50 for reduced fare riders. The new 3-hour pass can be used at any time of day and includes GoLink service and any transfers that occur within that period. Streamlining the partial-day passes will make our fares easier to understand and increase fare revenue.

The cost of a local monthly pass will increase to $126.

Due to the exceptionally low usage of the retail annual passes, this fare product was discontinued.

U.S. military veterans will now be eligible to receive half-price fares. To receive the discount, veterans must register for a reduced-fare DART GoPass® Tap photo ID.

Finally, in 2018, the DART Board approved a paratransit one-way fare increase to $3.50 and feeder fare increase to $1.00. We delayed implementation during the pandemic, but we will implement these changes to the paratransit fares in March.

Changes to semester, annual programs start in January

Beginning in January, Employer Pass Program participants can still purchase an annual pass at a significant discount over purchasing 12 monthly passes. The new fare structure now includes a monthly payment option for the Employer Annual Pass program to better align with IRS monthly allowances and eliminating the need to pay for the entire annual cost up front.

The new fare structure also makes the Discount GoPass Tap Card program permanent. Anyone who participates in a qualifying assistance program can register or renew in the program to receive a reduced-fare DART GoPass Tap photo ID.

DART also wanted to incentivize bulk sales by schools and attendees of large events held in the Dallas Service Area by offering discounts. Elementary schools or school districts can now purchase semester passes for their students at a reduced rate, and event organizers can now receive a quantity discount on passes purchased for their attendees from DART.

More information about these special pass programs will be available at DART.org/Fares starting March 1.

Learn more about the fare changes at DART.org/FareUpdates

Riders and employer pass program participants will see changes to the DART Fare Structure starting in early 2025. The DART Board of Directors approved the changes this past October – the first fare update since 2018.

Fare revenue is an important source of income for DART that the agency uses to operate, maintain, and improve our services. While DART fare revenue is recovering from the pandemic, it is still low compared to our pre-pandemic estimates and these upcoming changes will help to grow this number.

Fare changes will be effective March 1, 2025. Changes associated with annual or semester-based programs were effective January 1, 2025.

No change to day pass, 3-hour pass replaces other fares in March

The Day Pass – one of the most used fare products – will remain $6 for adult local fare, and $3 for reduced local fare.

The Single Ride, AM Pass, PM Pass, and Midday passes will be consolidated into one standard 3-hour pass that will cost $3 for adult local fare and $1.50 for reduced fare riders. The new 3-hour pass can be used at any time of day and includes GoLink service and any transfers that occur within that period. Streamlining the partial-day passes will make our fares easier to understand and increase fare revenue.

The cost of a local monthly pass will increase to $126.

Due to the exceptionally low usage of the retail annual passes, this fare product was discontinued.

U.S. military veterans will now be eligible to receive half-price fares. To receive the discount, veterans must register for a reduced-fare DART GoPass® Tap photo ID.

Finally, in 2018, the DART Board approved a paratransit one-way fare increase to $3.50 and feeder fare increase to $1.00. We delayed implementation during the pandemic, but we will implement these changes to the paratransit fares in March.

Changes to semester, annual programs start in January

Beginning in January, Employer Pass Program participants can still purchase an annual pass at a significant discount over purchasing 12 monthly passes. The new fare structure now includes a monthly payment option for the Employer Annual Pass program to better align with IRS monthly allowances and eliminating the need to pay for the entire annual cost up front.

The new fare structure also makes the Discount GoPass Tap Card program permanent. Anyone who participates in a qualifying assistance program can register or renew in the program to receive a reduced-fare DART GoPass Tap photo ID.

DART also wanted to incentivize bulk sales by schools and attendees of large events held in the Dallas Service Area by offering discounts. Elementary schools or school districts can now purchase semester passes for their students at a reduced rate, and event organizers can now receive a quantity discount on passes purchased for their attendees from DART.

More information about these special pass programs will be available at DART.org/Fares starting March 1.

Learn more about the fare changes at DART.org/FareUpdates

Riders and employer pass program participants will see changes to the DART Fare Structure starting in early 2025. The DART Board of Directors approved the changes this past October – the first fare update since 2018.

Fare revenue is an important source of income for DART that the agency uses to operate, maintain, and improve our services. While DART fare revenue is recovering from the pandemic, it is still low compared to our pre-pandemic estimates and these upcoming changes will help to grow this number.

Fare changes will be effective March 1, 2025. Changes associated with annual or semester-based programs were effective January 1, 2025.

No change to day pass, 3-hour pass replaces other fares in March

The Day Pass – one of the most used fare products – will remain $6 for adult local fare, and $3 for reduced local fare.

The Single Ride, AM Pass, PM Pass, and Midday passes will be consolidated into one standard 3-hour pass that will cost $3 for adult local fare and $1.50 for reduced fare riders. The new 3-hour pass can be used at any time of day and includes GoLink service and any transfers that occur within that period. Streamlining the partial-day passes will make our fares easier to understand and increase fare revenue.

The cost of a local monthly pass will increase to $126.

Due to the exceptionally low usage of the retail annual passes, this fare product was discontinued.

U.S. military veterans will now be eligible to receive half-price fares. To receive the discount, veterans must register for a reduced-fare DART GoPass® Tap photo ID.

Finally, in 2018, the DART Board approved a paratransit one-way fare increase to $3.50 and feeder fare increase to $1.00. We delayed implementation during the pandemic, but we will implement these changes to the paratransit fares in March.

Changes to semester, annual programs start in January

Beginning in January, Employer Pass Program participants can still purchase an annual pass at a significant discount over purchasing 12 monthly passes. The new fare structure now includes a monthly payment option for the Employer Annual Pass program to better align with IRS monthly allowances and eliminating the need to pay for the entire annual cost up front.

The new fare structure also makes the Discount GoPass Tap Card program permanent. Anyone who participates in a qualifying assistance program can register or renew in the program to receive a reduced-fare DART GoPass Tap photo ID.

DART also wanted to incentivize bulk sales by schools and attendees of large events held in the Dallas Service Area by offering discounts. Elementary schools or school districts can now purchase semester passes for their students at a reduced rate, and event organizers can now receive a quantity discount on passes purchased for their attendees from DART.

More information about these special pass programs will be available at DART.org/Fares starting March 1.

Learn more about the fare changes at DART.org/FareUpdates