Caltrain Ticket Prices Increase

In an effort to encourage rides to purchase reloadable Clipper cards, Caltrain will increase the price of printed tickets – 25 cents for one-way passes and 50 cents for day passes. Clipper card prices will stay the same.

According to a Caltrain press release, the increased prices will go into effect on July 1. If Caltrain does not see a noticeable increase in Clipper card purchases and a decrease in printed ticket purchases, a similar price increase will likely occur in July 2013.

Some Caltrain riders are doubtful that the increased prices will encourage riders to purchase Clipper Cards. Gerrit Gerritsen, who says he rides Caltrain “a fair amount” says he will continue purchasing paper tickets even with the increased prices.

“I personally would not buy a Clipper Card as I don't use the Caltrain nearly enough to really need a card,” he said. “But, I'm sure some other people would, as it seems to me like most people want to be frugal when it comes to public transportation.”

Clipper cards can be ordered online or at retail locations. For more information about the Clipper cards, visit the Clipper card website. 

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