| The Beaver County Transit Authority will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm to receive public comments regarding proposed changes to BCTA’s fixed route fare structure including elimination of transfers. The changes, if approved, would become effective as early as March 1, 2027. The hearing will be held in the Board Room of the BCTA Transportation Center, located at 200 West Washington Street, Rochester, PA 15074.
Written comments regarding the proposed changes will be accepted until 12:00 pm on Monday, October 5, 2026 to be included in the public hearing. All written comments should be emailed to customerservice@bcta.com, mailed or delivered in person to BCTA, 200 West Washington Street, Rochester, PA 15074.
Proposed “Fixed Route” Fare Structure:
BASE CASH FARE (per boarding, without a transfer):
In-County (Routes 1, 2 & 3): $1.00
Out-of-County (Route 5): $2.00
Express (Route 4): $6.00
½ Fare (Children and Disabled)
UNLIMITED DAY PASS:
In-County (Routes 1, 2 & 3): $3.00
Out-of-County (Route 5): $4:00
Combo (Routes 1, 2, 3 & 5): $7:00
Express (Route 4): $12.00
UNLIMITED WEEKLY PASS:
In-County (Routes 1, 2 & 3): $15.00
Out-of-County (Route 5): $20.00
Combo (Routes 1, 2, 3 & 5): $35:00
Express: No longer available
Proposed changes: current day passes, weekly passes and single ride tickets will be invalid on the modified cash-only fareboxes; the transfer system will be discontinued and a fare will be collected each time a bus is boarded; day passes will no longer be available for purchase from the bus driver on the bus.
Following the public hearing, written comments shall be accepted by BCTA until 12:00 pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. All comments received in person or in writing will be reviewed by BCTA’s Board of Directors and taken into consideration when making any final decisions regarding the proposed changes to the fares. |
