Dear Friends,
Riders of AC Transit may have noticed changes to time and bus line services that went into effect on June 16, 2024. This will impact commuters throughout the District and the greater East Bay, so having awareness is essential to planning your commute effectively.
Highlights of Changes:
- Suspension of School Services:
- Trips that operate only on school days are suspended for the summer. This includes lines 39, 51A, 57, 72M, 76, 93, 95, 97, and 600 through 699 with more details here.
- Stop Changes for All Nighter Lines: Lines 800, 802, 805, 840, and 851.
- Bus stop changes at 14th St. and Broadway to facilitate transfers between the All-Nighter lines and to accommodate anticipated service disruptions along 14th St. due to construction with more details here.
- Early Bird Service Adjustments:
- Schedule adjustments will be made for Early Bird lines 701, 702, and 706. The Early Bird service replaces BART service during early morning hours with further details here.
- Minor Schedule Changes:
- Minor schedules - by a few minutes - for lines 1T, 7, 14, 33, 40, and 86 lines.
View the full bus line schedule and map to have the most up-to-date information. In addition, AC Transit is rolling out bus lane enforcement citations throughout the Tempo Line 1T Corridor for illegally parked vehicles. As we move forward and adjust to these new changes, please don’t hesitate to provide your feedback on these changes to meet ridership needs.
Yours in Service,
Mia Bonta
Assemblymember, 18th District
In this newsletter, you'll find the following information:
- Section 1: AC Transit Discount Fares for Youth, Elders, and More
- Section 2: BART Discount Fares for Youth, Elders, and More
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Section 1: AC Transit Discount Fares for Youth, Elders, and More
Youth, seniors, and riders with disabilities can receive discount fares and passes to ride AC Transit. Discount fares can be purchased using cash on board buses with valid ID, with Clipper by applying for a discount Clipper card, through AC Transit’s mobile payment platform, and at the AC Transit Customer Service Center.
Download the application form, go to a field office near you, or call the customer support line at (877) 878-8883.
Section 2: BART Discount Fares for Youth, Elders, and More
BART offers a variety of discounts set up in advance through Clipper. Eligible riders include youth ages 5-18, low-income individuals, and older adults 65 and older.
Print and send a completed application form, go to a field office near you, or call the customer support line at (877) 878-8883.