Southern Maine Transit Agencies Offer Discounts Effective March 1 – September 30, 2023
Greater Portland METRO, Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit (BSOOBTransit), and South Portland Bus Service are discounting all bus fares. It’s part of their Fare Deal campaign that runs from March 1st through September 30th of this year. All bus fares will be half of their regular price during this promotion. The promotion includes local and express service and full and reduced fares. The discounted fares are available to riders using either cash or the DiriGo Pass. Signs on buses will display these temporary discounted fares.
The transit agencies collaborating on the “Fare Deal” aim to inspire new and returning bus riders.
“By reducing the cost of using public transportation, we are seeking to help transit users hit hard by inflation and encourage more people to discover the many benefits of travelling around southern Maine by bus,” said Greg Jordan, Greater Portland Metro Executive Director.
How it works
Beginning March 1st, riders using Greater Portland Metro, BSOOB Transit, and South Portland Bus Service, automatically pay the discounted fare when using their DiriGo Pass mobile app or smartcard. The three transit agencies launched the DiriGo Pass system in 2020. It allows riders to pay their bus fare using a mobile app or smartcard. For information (and translations) on how to register and use a DiriGo Pass, visit DiriGoPass.org.
“With stops at many of our area’s most popular destinations, the bus is a fantastic way for residents, employees, and visitors to travel. Now riders can have their transportation needs met and experience what makes our communities special for half the cost,” said Donna Tippet, Director of the South Portland Bus Service. “We hope those inspired to try or return to the bus continue riding well into the future.”
This discounted fare promotion is effective March 1st through September 30th. On October 1st, 2023, all fares will return to non-discounted rates.
For additional information about DiriGO Pass and the fare promotion, visit: DirgiGoPass.org.
