Metrobus Transit Study.pdf - City of St. John's

St. John’s Transportation Commission (Metrobus) 2011
Market Assessment and Strategic Directions Study – Part C: Assessment of Market Opportunities
Figure 17 – Average Fare
Average Fare ($)
$1.80
$1.60
$1.40
$1.20
$1.00
$0.80
$0.60
$0.40
$0.20
$0.00
St. John's
Peer Group
The fare options provided in St. John’s relative to its peer group are illustrated in Table 12. Cash
fares in St. John’s are generally in line with the select systems from the peer group. The exception is
child (youth) cash fares which are lower as most other municipalities charge the same cash fare for
all users. Ticket prices and monthly passes are generally lower in St. John’s than the select systems
from the peer group. The exception is adult tickets/passes which are higher as again most
municipalities charge the same price for all users.
Table 12 – Fare Structure (2008)
Fare Type St. John’s* Moncton** Saint John Barrie Guelph
Cash Fares
Thunder
Bay
Average
Adult $2.25 $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 $2.25 $2.35 $2.27
Child (Youths) $1.75 $2.00 $2.00 $2.50 - $2.35 $2.12
Student – $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 $2.25 $2.35 $2.27
Senior $2.25 $2.00 $2.00 $2.25 $2.25 $2.35 $2.18
Tickets (Unit Price)
Adult $2.00 $1.80 $1.75 $2.20 $1.95 $1.75 $1.91
Child (Youths) $1.50 $1.80 $1.50 $1.90 - $1.75 $1.69
Student – $1.80 $1.50 $1.90 $1.60 $1.75 $1.71
Senior $1.50 $1.80 $1.50 $1.90 $1.60 $1.75 $1.68
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