Summary
CDTA hasn't raised fares in 15 years — $1.50 base, $1.30 with a Navigator card — but still doesn't take credit cards or open payment. Open payment is called out in the transit development plan as a goal for the next five to ten years.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Fares stay flat for now; CDTA says raising them wouldn't fix its fiscal problems anyway.
✅Who benefits
Riders who keep affordable fares and, eventually, anyone who wants to tap a credit card or phone.
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