Summary
SANDAG and NCTD leaders ratified a fare increase with a freeze for lower-income riders, but acknowledged transit fares cover only about 30% of costs. NCTD's share of the fare freeze costs about $630,000, and route cuts and long-term funding remain open questions.
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $630,000 first-phase cost to NCTD from the fare freeze; regional transit faces large structural deficits.
Lower-income riders and youth who ride free or at frozen fares benefit most.
Transit agencies face growing budget gaps that could eventually force route cuts.
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