Contact: Kevin Elwood
Phone: (336) 412-6309

Greensboro Transit Authority Bus Fares to Increase July 1

GREENSBORO, NC – June 30, 2008 – Beginning Tuesday, July 1, Greensboro Transit Authority will implement a new set of fares for GTA and Specialized Community Area Transportation services.
As part of a previously approved plan, the base fare for a single ride on GTA or SCAT will increase 10 cents and now will be $1.20 per trip. Senior citizen and disability fares will increase 5 cents. Transfers will remain free of charge. GTA will continue to offer multi-ride discount passes available at the J. Douglas Galyon Depot, GTA Administrative Offices, City Hall, all Greensboro Public Libraries and other sales locations.

For a full listing of fares, please contact GTA customer service at 335-6499, SCAT customer service at 373-2166 or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/gta.

The Greensboro Department of Transportation (GDOT) seeks to increase public safety and mobility through the effective planning and delivery of transportation services and operation of municipal transit. For more information about GDOT, contact us at (336) 373-GDOT (4368) or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/gdot.

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