Santa Monica City Council
May 13, 2025

Big Blue Bus Proposed Fare Changes: 2025-2027
Ride or Pass Current
Phase I
August 10, 2025
Phase II
Summer 2027
Regular
Single Ride (Tap & Mobile) ^ $1.10 $1.25 $1.50
Single Ride (Cash) $1.25 $1.50 $1.75
1-Day Pass $4 $4.50 $5
7-Day Pass $14 $16 $18
10 Ride Pass^ $9 $10 $12
30-Day Pass $50 $55 $60
Annual Pass $500 Eliminate
Senior / Disabled / Medicare (S/D/M)
Single Ride (Tap & Mobile) ^ $0.50 $0.60 $0.65
Single Ride (Cash) $0.50 $0.75 $0.75
1-Day Pass $1.50 $1.75 $2
10 Rides Pass^ $4.50 $5 $6
30-Day Pass $24 $27 $30
Youth
30-Day Pass $19 Eliminate
^Includes one free Big Blue Bus to Big Blue Bus transfer within two hours.