D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, r. 18-1502

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 18-1502 - FARES

1502.1

The fares to board a DC Circulator bus shall be as follows:

(a) Persons between the ages of five (5) and sixty-four (64): One dollar ($1.00);

(b) Persons sixty-five (65) years of age and older, upon presenting the DC Circulator bus driver or fare collector with a valid government issued photo identification, valid "Senior" fare card provided by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), or a valid Medicare card: Fifty cents (50") (Half-fare);

(c) Persons making transfers from WMATA Metrobus or Metrorail service within one hundred twenty (120) minutes of their initial boarding on Metrobus or Metrorail: Free of charge;

(d) Persons who present a valid Metro Access card: Free of charge;

(e) Persons with disabilities who present a valid Metro Disability Identification Card or a valid Medicare card with a photo identification card: Fifty cents (50") (Half-fare);

(f) Attendant of a person with disability meeting the standards set forth in §§1502.1(d) or (e): Fifty cents (50") (Half-fare);

(g) Up to three (3) persons under the age of five (5), accompanied by a paying adult: Free of charge; and

(h) Persons between the ages of five (5) and twenty-two (22) who attend kindergarten through 12^th grade in a school in the District, with valid "Kids Ride Free" rechargeable fare media, during the times specified in 18 DCMR § 1799 for an eligible student trip: Free of charge.

1502.2

The WMATA-issued seven (7)-day Regional Bus Pass ("7-Day Regional Bus Pass") is the only pass that permits unlimited use of DC Circulator bus. The cost of the seven (7)-day Regional Bus Pass is set by WMATA.

1502.3

Except for children under the age of five (5) years old, no person shall board a DC Circulator bus without:

(a) Depositing the applicable fare into the bus fare box;

(b) Touching the target point of the bus rechargeable fare media reader with either a:

(1) Funded rechargeable fare media;

(2) Rechargeable fare media with a valid "7-Day Regional Bus Pass"; or

(3) Rechargeable fare media with a valid "Kids Ride Free" bus pass;

(c) Presenting a valid DC Circulator marketing ticket issued by the Department or its contractor, pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 50-921.34; or

(d) Displaying a valid Metro Access Card.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, r. 18-1502

As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 2568 (2/27/2015); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 5885 (4/21/2023)

Authority: The Director of the District Department of Transportation, pursuant to the authority of sections 3(b), 2(L), 11 b(1) and 11(e)(a) of the Department of Transportation Establishment Act of 2002, effective May 21, 2002 (D.C. Law 14-137, D.C. Official Code §§ 50-921.02(b), 50-921.04(2)(L), 50-921.32(1) and 50-921.35(a) (2008 Supp.)); Mayor's Order 2009-43 (March 26, 2009); and Mayor's Order 2009-62 (April 21, 2009).