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New Proposed Fares Effective January 1, 2025


Fares and Caps


Fare TypeAdultStudent 1Half Fare3
One Way Fare2$ 2.00 $ 1.30$ 1.00
Daily Cap$ 4.00$ 2.60$ 2.00
7 Day Cap$ 20.00$ 15.00$ 10.00
30 Day Cap$ 64.00$ 41.50$ 32.00
When you pay with the same bank card, a fare cap keeps you within budget and you only pay up to the cap, regardless of the number of trips you take.

Cash OR Bank Card

MoGo Card readers will be going away after February 1, 2025.
Starting January 1, 2025, riders can use their own bank-issued credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, or Cash App to board and pay fares.

Seniors over the age of 65, children under 44 inches, and students kindergarten through 12th grade presenting a valid student ID, ride free.

1College or trade school students must pre-register and use a bank card or Cash App to receive access to discount
2Transfers are included and valid for up to three hours traveling in the same direction.
3Click here for more information on our Half Fare for the Disabled and Medicare Card Holder Program!

Important Information!

Starting January 1, 2025, MCTA is proposing to raise the base fare for the fixed route system. The last fare increase was July 2014. Along with the fare increase, MCTA will also be rolling out a new way to pay for fares. This system will permit riders to use their bank cards (including, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay) and the Cash App to pay for the fare. Cash fares will still be accepted. The MoGo Cards and system will be retired.

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MCTA New Fare Payment System - Effective January 1, 2025

Now Accepting Credit Cards!

MCTA is moving to a convenient and flexible credit card fare payment system. Here's what this means for you:

  • Pay with Ease: Use your existing bank card, smartphone, or smartwatch to pay for your fare. Simply tap your card (or device with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay or Cash App) on the new validators (PADs) located on the buses.
  • Keep Track of YOUR Travel: MCTA does not have access to your account - only you do with your bank card / Cash App number. When the system goes live, MCTA will post a link on this website where you can monitor your trips, when you use your bank card.
  • Fare Capping: Enjoy automatic fare capping! Once you reach the daily, weekly, or monthly fare cap, ride for free for the remainder of the period.
  • Seamless Transfers: Transfers between buses are automatically applied within the system. Just tap the same card or device on your next bus, as long as you are transferring to the next route within three hours of your first tap.
  • No Credit Card Option: Download and use the Cash App on your smartphone. You can go to any Dollar General Store (as well as other retail outlets) and have the cashier add your cash to the app. Once you have funds on Cash App, board the bus, tap your device. No credit card required. Please note, there is a $1 transaction fee that the Cash App takes at the time of cash loading.

New Fare Rules and Options

The new fare structure offers a variety of options to suit your needs:

Adult Full Fare

Pay by cash or credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Cash App. Use a bank card or Cash App to get daily, 7-day, or 30-day cap value. No registration required to earn fare cap; however, passengers must use the same card every time.

Fare Type Price
One-Way Trip $2.00
Full Day Cap $4.00
Seven Day Cap $20.00
Thirty Day Cap $64.00

All transfers inlcuded with fare.

Half Fare for the Disabled

Eligible disabled passengers can ride for half the price. To qualify for the discounted fare, you can:

  • Pay cash and show your MCTA-provisioned card or valid Medicare card.
  • Create an account on the MCTA payment system and register your bank card.
Fare Type Price
One-Way Trip $1.00
Full Day Cap $2.00
Seven Day Cap $10.00
Thirty Day Cap $32.00

All transfers inlcuded with fare.

College Student Fare

College / trade school students can benefit from reduced fares by creating an account on the MCTA payment system and registering their bank card. Remember to recertify your account annually.

Fare Type Price
One-Way Trip $1.30
Full Day Cap $2.60
Seven Day Cap $13.00
Thirty Day Cap $41.60

All transfers inlcuded with fare.

Free Fares

  • Seniors (65+): Ride free with a valid PA Senior Transit ID card.
  • K-12 Students: Ride free with valid student ID. Students over 44" tall must present ID.

Cash Payments

Cash will still be accepted on all buses. However, only payments made with bank cards or Cash App will be eligible for fare capping and automatic transfers. Use Cash App to load cash and use on the bus.


College / Trade School Students

College and trade school students must present MCTA with a current course schedule to be eligible for the reduced fare. Students must recertify annually.

Half Fare for the Disabled Registration

If you have a Medicare card or MCTA-issued Half Fare card and would like to use your bank card to pay for fares, please contact MCTA in December, 2024. If you do not have a Medicare card or MCTA-issued Half Fare card, you can apply using Find My Ride . Once you are registed, contact MCTA to have your account associated with your bank card.

Public Commment Period

Between October 1 and October 31, 2024, MCTA will receive public comment regarding the proposed fare increase and new fare system. Use this FORM to provide your feedback. Any comments received on the form will be provided to the board. On Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM, at MCTA the board will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed increase.

Data Privacy Statement: MCTA does not have access to any credit card information through this system. MCTA does not want nor ever use specific fixed route rider data.

MCTA proposal document is available: Here.

Frequently Asked Questions

QuestionAnswer
Why is the MoGo Card System being replaced?The MoGo Card system has reached the end of support by the developer.