Upcoming Changes to Marin Transit Fare Policies

On October 5, 2026, the Marin Transit Board of Directors approved two changes to the District’s fare policies. The policy changes support the implementation of recommendations from a 2024 Fare Study and include: 

• Discontinuing free transfers for cash-paying riders: Starting January 1, 2027, riders paying their fare in cash will no longer receive a free transfer to another Marin Transit bus. Riders are encouraged to use Clipper to continue to have access to free transfers on local bus service and discounted regional transfers. Learn more about Clipper at marintransit.gov/clipper. 
• Discontinuing the paid Youth Pass product: Starting October 6, 2026, youth riders will no longer be able to purchase an annual youth pass. Youth that formerly purchased this pass will need to select another fare payment option. Students in all Marin County school districts can get a youth pass if they meet income guidelines for free or reduced-price meals. 

Marin Transit is not changing the fare to ride the bus, and cash will continue to be an option for fare payment. Learn more about the upcoming changes at marintransit.gov/farepolicyproposal2026.