Following its reduction of service schedules, Capital Metro has further adjusted its operating model to combat the spread of COVID-19 and will now offer free fares for all transit rides throughout April.
Beginning April 1, riders will not have to pay Capital Metro operators or use the fare box, according to a March 28 news release from the transit agency.
Riders using MetroAccess—Capital Metro’s shared-ride service for residents with disabilities—will still be required to show a valid ID before boarding, according to the news release.
Capital Metro said in its release the change will help to maintain social distancing by increasing the pace of boarding its transit options and allowing boarding without person-to-person interaction.FREE FARES for #CapMetro customers April 1-30, 2020. This protects operators & customers from close physical proximity & supports customers using for essential duties. Reminder: ONLY use transit for necessary trips during shelter-in-place. #COVID19 https://t.co/lYhf8FmfMX pic.twitter.com/g4sUYn6Q5d
— Capital Metro (@CapMetroATX) March 28, 2020
