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How much does it cost to get a Clipper card on Bart?

How much does it cost to get a Clipper card on Bart?

In December 2020, BART completed the transition of machines at all stations to offer Clipper as the only fare product available for purchase. There is a one-time $3 fee to purchase a Clipper card from a BART station vending machine.

When did the Clipper Start program start on Bart?

In July 2020, BART began participating in the new Clipper START means-based fare pilot program, which is administered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The program gives qualifying adult riders a 20% discount on BART trips. Learn more about Clipper START and how to apply here.

Where are the Add Value Machines at BART stations?

If you ride BART but lack enough stored fare to exit the station, the fare gate will read “UNDERPAID: GO TO ADDFARE.” Addfare machines are located inside the paid area. Some stations have machines that are cash only, while other stations offer add value machines that accept credit cards.

Are there any BART stations that accept credit cards?

BART is working to install Add Value machines that accept credit cards at all stations systemwide. BART fares are set with a mileage-based formula, therefore time-based passes (e.g., weekly or monthly) are not available.

When does the new BART schedule come out?

New Schedule As of September 14, 2020 (All schedules below are in.pdf format) BART service hours will continue to be 5 am–9 pm, Monday–Friday and 8 am–9 pm, Saturday and Sunday with earlier morning trains on weekends. Weekdays (As of September 2020)

When do we issue a BART service advisory?

During reduced service due to COVID-19 low ridership, the Operations Control Center will issue a BART Service Advisory when any train is off schedule by 10 minutes. Previously, we would issue a BART Service Advisory when multiple trains are off schedule by 10 minutes or more.

In December 2020, BART completed the transition of machines at all stations to offer Clipper as the only fare product available for purchase. There is a one-time $3 fee to purchase a Clipper card from a BART station vending machine.

In July 2020, BART began participating in the new Clipper START means-based fare pilot program, which is administered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The program gives qualifying adult riders a 20% discount on BART trips. Learn more about Clipper START and how to apply here.

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Ruth Doyle