This victory only comes after years of community organizing by transit riders, organizations, and elected representatives. We’re celebrating the County’s half-price fare announcement as a major milestone towards our goal of a fully zer-fare program.
Thanks to Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, and Pittsburgh Regional Transit. Your leadership will be critical to ensure that riders enroll in the program and we can bring more accessible transit to all.
- “Half-price transit rides for SNAP households made permanent” published 5/20/23 by Matt Petras at Public Source
- “Allegheny County, PRT to offer income-based 50% discounts on transit fares” published 5/20/23 by Bob Mayo at WTAE
- “PRT launches program where SNAP beneficiaries get discounts on public transit fares” published by Sierra Rehm at WPXI
- “Allegheny County to fund half-fare program for low-income Pittsburgh Regional Transit riders” from Ed Blazina at the Pittsburgh Union Progress
- “Allegheny County makes half-off fares permanent for low-income transit riders” from Ryan Deto at TribLive
- “Low-income Allegheny County residents can ride public transit for half price starting in June” from Julia Frazier at WESA
- “Allegheny County officials unveil discounted ridership program for SNAP recipients” from Chris DeRose at KDKA
- “PRT launches program where SNAP beneficiaries get discounts on public transit fares” from Kim Lyons at the PA Capitol-Star