MTA Fare Tariff Policy

Proposed Changes to the MTA Fare Tariff Policy

Download Proposed MTA Fare Tariff Policy (PDF)

MTA WILL CONDUCT A VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED FARE POLICY CHANGES THAT WOULD BECOME EFFECTIVE ON OR ABOUT MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026. 

• Create a new “All Access Student Semester” pass good for 155-days (five months) at a price of $150 
• Add September 22, World Car Free Day, as a free transit day
• Enable the MTA Administrator to allow federal employees to ride free for up to four weeks during a federal government shutdown 
• Add a new Low-Income Fare Program

Download the full MTA Proposed Fare Tariff Policy (PDF)

Details of the proposed fare policy changes are also available for public review online and in the Transit Store and the lobby of the William Donald Schaefer Building. Both are located at 6 St. Paul Street in Baltimore.

Individuals and organizations are invited to provide testimony during the virtual public hearing online or by phone. 

 Virtual Participation: Online via Zoom and by Phone

• Testimony will be accepted via audio only. Advance registration is not offered 
• To join via Zoom, return to this page at the time of the hearing and select the Zoom link.
• Access by Phone at 301-715-8592 and enter meeting ID 870 2173 7617 
• Real time captioning and language translation will be available during the hearing.

Written comments regarding proposed updates to the MTA Fare Structure may be submitted via email to: HearingComments@mdot.maryland.gov with “Fare Policy Comments” as the subject heading. Comments may also be mailed to, MTA Office of Customer Relations, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Written comments will be accepted for the official public hearing record through Friday, July 31, 2026.

Please contact the department listed below to request assistance with hearing or speech difficulties, a language interpreter, or printed material in an alternate format or translated. All requests must be received one week in advance. 

Transit Information Contact Center: 410.539.5000
Toll Free: 1.866.RIDE MTA (1.866.743.3682)
TTY: 410.539.3497
MD Relay users dial 7-1-1

Current Fare Tariff Policy

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The MTA Fare Tariff Policy outlines the rules, regulations, and prices for using MTA services. It was reviewed in accordance with MD Code, Transportation § 7-506, which requires a public hearing before fares are fixed or revised. This tariff applies to all Baltimore Core Services, also known as BaltimoreLink, including Local Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway, and Mobility, as well as Call-a-Ride Services.

This policy details:

• Standard and discounted fare prices.
• Rules for fare collection and payment.
• Eligibility requirements for all pass types and reduced fares.
• Penalties for fare evasion.
• Procedures for refunds and appealing fare-related disputes.

This policy is effective as of July 27, 2025. For any questions, please contact:

Transit Information Contact Center: 410.539.5000
Toll Free: 1.866.RIDE MTA (1.866.743.3682)
TTY: 410.539.3497
MD Relay users dial 7-1-1