Media Relations Contact: September 18, 2007 Look for new timetables, fare information DART fare increase, service change effective October 1 DART's first fare increase since 2003 takes effect October 1 along with a number of bus service changes that will improve connections and provide some added service. There will also be important schedule changes for DART Rail and Trinity Railway Express customers.
One of the best transportation values anywhere is the monthly pass, which gives customers unlimited access to DART's bus and rail network. A new fare feature debuting October 1 is the 7-Day Pass, where customers can purchase seven days worth of service. The 7-Day Pass is currently only available at the DART Store, located at Akard Station.
DART's employer pass programs will see price increases tied to the consumer price index (CPI). This change helps DART and its corporate customers budget for annual increases. Changes in the employer pass plan are scheduled to go into effect January 2008. Bus changes add service and reduce trip duplication Most bus service modifications will occur in Northeast Dallas, as a result of last year's service review. The review identified areas where service was duplicated and others where more service was needed. Information on the specific routes affected is available in the service and fare change brochure. Additionally, with the route and schedule modifications, bus bay assignments will change at several transit centers and rail stations. DART Rail Red & Blue Line changes Some rail departure and arrival times will see minor adjustments October 1. Most of the changes affect weekday departures, and vary from one to five minutes. In addition, changes in bus schedules can affect connecting trips on the DART Rail Red and Blue lines for passengers who transfer. New DART Rail timetables are also available at DART facilities and onboard DART trains. TRE adds early, late service between Fort Worth and Dallas In response to customer requests, the following TRE schedule changes will take effect October 1.
-- 30 -- |
The best way to stay up to date on service alerts and other DART-related news and information is to register for My DART Updates.
1401 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75202
Customer Service Information is available 7 days a week : 5 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Holidays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day