Starting on July 1, riders of Metro Vancouver’s transit services will see a fare increase of five per cent across the system.
The increase will see adult cash fares and contactless payment fares go up 10 to 25 cents, with a one-zone ticket costing $3.50, two-zone costing $5.10 and a three-zone ticket costing $6.70.
For adult stored-value fares, there will be a slightly larger increase of 15 to 20 cents, costing riders $2.85 for one-zone fare to a three-zone fare costing $5.40.
The increases to monthly transit passes will also increase by five per cent, ranging costs from $117.20 to $211.65.
The West Coast Express will see a similar increase in fares. One-zone will cost $6.95 and a full five-zone trip running between Mission City station and Waterfront will costs $14.95.
The increases are part of TransLink’s 10-Year Investment Plan (2025-2034), which was approved by TransLink’s board and the Mayors’ Council. The plan’s aim is to expand and improve transit services across Metro Vancouver.
Fare increases in the next year are expected to be only two per cent.