FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS- YARTS COMMUTER PASSES

Who can buy a commuter pass on YARTS?

Any individual using YARTS may buy a commuter pass.

What do the passes cost? Are any discounts available?

Fares for passes are available on the YARTS Commuter Pass Information. Students with valid student ID receive a discount. Commuters may also qualify for financial support or pre-tax deductions, based upon employer and participation. (See the Commuter Pass Assistance sheet for information.)

Even without any subsidy, the commuter rates on YARTS remain substantially lower than single trips. Each set of round trip punches on the 20-Trip Commuter Pass between each of the communities on Highway 140 and Yosemite Valley costs less than HALF of what a single adult round-trip ticket for that same community costs.

Could rates go up in the future?

For the first six years of the service, all fare prices stayed the same. The first increase (effective October 31, 2007) is step one of a three-step annual increase of 10% per year on commuter passes. The increases were past due, but became particularly important as fuel and other costs have risen dramatically in the past two years.

How do I find out if I am eligible for financial or for pre-tax deductions by my employer?

Some employers in the area may be able to offer their employees subsidies or pre-tax payroll deductions for transit use to work. Refer to the Commuter Pass Assistance sheet and talk with your employer.