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Fares and Pass Prices

Beginning February 1, 2009 ABQ RIDE's fare structure will change.

New Fare Structure Frequently Asked Questions

Base Fares

 

Fare Type Description    Old     Price

New Price

Adult Standard fare for customers who are not Students, Honored Citizens, or Children $1

$1

Student Age 10 through High School
Middle and High School students must show a valid school or ABQ RIDE ID.
35¢

35¢

Honored Citizen Age 62+ or mobility impaired
Honored Citizens, including Medicare cardholders, must show picture identification.
35¢

35¢

Child Children under age 10 accompanied by paying adult FREE

FREE

Effective February 1, 2009 Adult and Student tokens will no longer be sold, however, any unused tokens will be accepted until further notice; transfers will no longer be issued.

Passes

Where to buy your bus pass >>

Pass Type       Description Old Price New  Price
(1) One Day Pass Unlimited Rides for one day (Click for more information) N/A $2
(2) Two Day Pass Unlimited Rides for two consecutive days (Click for more information) N/A $4

(3) Three Day Pass

Unlimited Rides for three consecutive days (Click for more information) $4 $6
Gold Pass - One Month Pass Commuter pass for unlimited rides during the month of issue. $28 $30
Gold Pass - Three Month Pass Commuter pass for unlimited rides during the (3) months of issue. $80 $75
Gold Pass - Six Month Pass

Commuter pass for unlimited rides during the (6) months of issue.

$160

$125

Gold Pass - Twelve Month Pass

Commuter pass for unlimited rides during the (12) months of issue.

$320

$225

Silver Pass - One Month Pass

Commuter pass for Students (age 10 through high school) and Honored Citizens (age 62+ or mobility impaired)

$12

$12

Silver Pass - Three Month Pass

Commuter pass for Students (age 10 through high school) and Honored Citizens (age 62+ or mobility impaired)

$33

$30

Silver Pass - Six Month Pass

Commuter pass for Students (age 10 through high school) and Honored Citizens (age 62+ or mobility impaired)

$66

$50

Silver Pass - Twelve Month Pass

Commuter pass for Students (age 10 through high school) and Honored Citizens (age 62+ or mobility impaired)

$132

$90

College/Vocational Pass - One Month Pass

A current school class schedule must be provided when purchasing a College bus pass. Note: UNM students, faculty, staff and CNM students with ID can get a sticker that allows them to ride the bus for free. How to get free student passage >>

$12

$12

College/Vocational Pass - Three Month Pass

A current school class schedule must be provided when purchasing a College bus pass. Note: UNM students, faculty, staff and CNM students with ID can get a sticker that allows them to ride the bus for free. How to get free student passage >>

$33

$30

College/Vocational Pass - Six Month Pass

A current school class schedule must be provided when purchasing a College bus pass. Note: UNM students, faculty, staff and CNM students with ID can get a sticker that allows them to ride the bus for free. How to get free student passage >>

$66

$50

College/Vocational Pass - Twelve Month Pass

A current school class schedule must be provided when purchasing a College bus pass. Note: UNM students, faculty, staff and CNM students with ID can get a sticker that allows them to ride the bus for free. How to get free student passage >>

$132

$90

Special Passes

Where to buy your bus pass >>

 Pass Type  Description Old Price  New  Price

TMA/TANF

Employer/Agency only

$20

$20

Job Access/Indigent One Month Pass

Through agency only

$12

$10

Job Access/Indigent One Day Pass Through agency only N/A $1

Summer Fun (May through August)

Age 10 through High School

$13

$13

SunVanWay Certification - One Way

Certification required

$2

$2

SunVan - 10 Coupon Book

Certification required

$18

$18

About Fares and Passes:

  • Effective February 1, 2009 passes will be available at a self service kiosk at the Alvarado Transportation Center. The kiosk accepts credit and debit cards as well as the City of Albuquerque's Q-Card.
  • ABQ RIDE Customer Service Center accepts cash, Visa, Mastercard or American Express for passes.
  • No refunds on passes.
  • Drivers don't carry money and can't open fareboxs.
  • Fareboxs only accept coins (U.S. only), and $1 bills. ABQ RIDE fareboxes don't give change.
  • Have exact change ready before boarding.
  • Proper identification is required to purchase and use Silver Monthly Passes, Summer Fun Pass, and College Monthly Passes.
  • Current school class schedule must be provided to purchase a College bus pass.
  • Passes usually go on sale the 20th of each month for the following month.
  • Passes aren't valid for special events.
  • Most passes are prorated (half price) on the 16th of the month.

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