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Miami-Dade Transit Fares and Discount Programs

Original title: Transit Pass

public transportation transit fares discounts Miami-Dade County infrastructure

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The Frame

What this does

Residents and visitors must pay specific fares for public transit services, with eligibility for discounts based on income, age, veteran status, student status, or disability, affecting the daily cost of commuting for thousands of users.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Transit riders

Riders are subject to the established fare structure and eligibility requirements for discounts.

Miami-Dade County employees

Employees are eligible for specific payroll deduction programs and discounted monthly rates.

College and K-12 students

Students are eligible for half-price fares on Metrobus and Metrorail.

Low-income residents

Residents meeting specific income thresholds qualify for reduced or free transit passes.

What changed

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Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get a discount on my transit fare?

Discounts are available for Miami-Dade County employees, veterans, senior citizens, Medicare recipients, students, and people with disabilities. Specific income-based programs also exist.

Can I get a refund if I don't use my transit pass?

No, all sales are final and refunds are not issued for unused trips or purchases.

Where can I buy a transit pass?

Passes can be purchased online at the Transit Store, via the GO Miami-Dade app, at Metrorail stations, Transit Service Centers, or sales outlets.

Summary

This document outlines the current fare structure for Miami-Dade County public transportation, including Metrobus, Metrorail, and various discount programs. It provides information on how to purchase passes and eligibility requirements for reduced-fare services.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Income-based Transit Access

The county uses specific income brackets ($23,475-$31,300 and <$35,910) to determine eligibility for reduced or free transit, indicating a targeted social welfare approach to public mobility.

Miami-Dade County

Connected Entities

otherEASY Card“A payment method for transit fares.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Transportation and Public Works“The department responsible for transit operations and infrastructure.”Map →

organizationMiami-Dade County“The governing body managing the transit system.”Map →

otherEASY Ticket“A payment method for occasional riders.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.miamidade.gov

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Controversy10
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