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Light Rail Riders Facing Surveys and Inspections

October 19, 2010 by Rail Life 1 Comment

Phoenix light rail riders will face more fare inspections and will have opportunities to participate in an Origin and Destination Survey in October and November, respectively. Two news releases were put out recently by METRO and by Valley Metro RPTA as follows. First, we heard that increased fare inspections began to increase on Monday of […]

Filed Under: Phoenix Light Rail Tagged With: light rail fares, Metro Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Rail Life

Increased Enforcement Coming For METRO Fare Evasions

October 2, 2010 by Rail Life Leave a Comment

Everyone knows the saying that “crime doesn’t pay.” In Phoenix, there has recently been an increased police presence near several of METRO’s light rail stations, and it sounds like there will be increased enforcement on cheapskates trying to ride for free.  According to a recent report, roughly 1/3 of the people that don’t buy a […]

Filed Under: Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail Tagged With: light rail fares, Metro Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Rail Life

ASU Students – Get A Pass

May 12, 2010 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

ASU students, did you get your Summer U-Pass yet? You do know that the U-Pass allows ASU students and employees to get a super sweet deal on riding the bus and light rail, right? We all know that ASU students and employees rock the light rail, a LOT. In fact, we know the huge light […]

Filed Under: ASU, Tempe Light Rail Tagged With: ASU, light rail fares, Metro Light Rail, Rail Life, U-pass

ASU students carry U-Pass for Metro Light Rail

August 3, 2009 by Nick Bastian 3 Comments

Riding light rail between the Tempe and Phoenix campuses of ASU is pretty darn convenient. In fact, it is just about door to door service. While riding Metro light Rail or Valley Metro Bus, students can use their “U-Pass” to enjoy discounted fares. Un-like last year, the service will now cost $40.00 per semester for […]

Filed Under: Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Tempe Light Rail Tagged With: ASU, light rail fares, Phoenix Light Rail, Rail Life, Tempe Light Rail, U-pass

More Metro information concerning tomorrow’s Fare Increase

June 30, 2009 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

More important news from Metro concerning tomorrow’s light rail fare increase! Please note: The following information is from Metro, not from me! 🙂 It is crucial that this message be disseminated and understood by all Valley Metro bus and METRO light rail passengers. 1) Purchasing fares at the farebox or “on-board” the bus will cost […]

Filed Under: Phoenix Light Rail Tagged With: light rail fares, Metro Light Rail, Phoenix, Rail Life

Education, enforcement and awareness are hot topics

May 26, 2009 by Nick Bastian 1 Comment

Mistakes, large and small, are made every day. How we react to them is always an important step in improving our lives.  Questions about the light rail fare structure and fare enforcement continue to create confusion.  Sean Holstege’s article on fare enforcement, or lack thereof, in today’s paper has caused quite a reaction. Several very […]

Filed Under: Mesa Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Tempe Light Rail Tagged With: light rail education, light rail fares, Metro Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Rail Life

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