Iowa City Bus Fare Rate to Go Up July 1

City Release

Effective July 1, 2012, the cost to ride an Iowa City Transit bus will increase from $0.75 to $1.00. By increasing the single fare rate, all other fare media and bus passes will increase in cost. This rate increase was proposed to and approved by City Council. Signage detailing the transit rate changes has been posted on the each Iowa City Transit bus and at the main bus interchange annex adjacent to the Old Capitol Town Center. Any passes purchased prior to July 1, 2012 will still be accepted. See below for a partial list of rate changes. For a complete list of transit rate changes, or any other questions regarding the transit fare rate increase, please visit us online at www.icgov.org and click on the Transit Division tab under the City Departments menu or contact us by phone at 356-5151. Thank you.

• Standard fare, general public: $1.00
• 24 hour pass: $2.00
• Children (K-12): $0.75
• Children under 5 years old: Free
• 31-Day Pass: $32.00
• 31-Day Youth Pass: $27.00
• 10-Ride Pass: $8.50