Fort Smith Transit Announces 30-Day Public Comment Period on Proposed Fare Changes
Fort Smith Transit is inviting the public to review and comment on proposed updates to its Comprehensive Fare List and Fare Policy during a 30-day public comment period.
The proposed changes are designed to provide riders with more fare options, increase flexibility, encourage transit use, and take advantage of new features available through Fort Smith Transit's upgraded fare collection system.
There are no proposed changes to the current base fares. The following fares will remain the same:
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Regular Fixed Route Fare: $1.25
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Reduced Fixed Route Fare: $0.50 (for qualifying riders age 65+, certified individuals with disabilities, or Medicare card holders)
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Demand Response/ADA Paratransit Fare: $2.50
Proposed Changes Include:
- New Youth Fare (Ages 8–18): $0.50
- New Daily Pass: $3.75
- New Weekly Pass: $12.00
- New Reduced Fare Daily Pass: $2.00 (available only to riders who qualify for Fort Smith Transit's Reduced Fare Program)
- New Reduced Fare Weekly Pass: $6.00 (available only to riders who qualify for Fort Smith Transit's Reduced Fare Program)
- New Reduced Fare Monthly Pass: $15.00 (available only to riders who qualify for Fort Smith Transit's Reduced Fare Program)
- Fare Capping for Fixed Route Riders:
- Daily Cap: $5.00
- Weekly Cap: $15.00
- Monthly Cap: $45.00
- "10 Rides, 1 Free" Ride Loyalty Program for Demand Response and ADA Paratransit riders
- $5.00 Replacement Smart Card Fee
The proposed reduced fare passes would be available only to riders who are eligible for Fort Smith Transit's Reduced Fare Program, including individuals age 65 and older, certified individuals with disabilities, and Medicare card holders.
These proposed enhancements are intended to make transit more affordable and convenient while encouraging increased ridership, rewarding frequent riders, and reducing reliance on cash payments.
Submit Your Comments
The public comment period begins July 17, 2026, and ends August 16, 2026.
Comments may be submitted:
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By email: transit@fortsmithar.gov
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By mail: Fort Smith Transit, 6821 Jenny Lind Road, Fort Smith, AR 72908
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In person: Fort Smith Transit Administrative Office
Copies of the proposed Comprehensive Fare List and Fare Policy are available for review at the Fort Smith Transit Administrative Office and online at www.fortsmithar.gov/transit.
Your feedback is important and will be considered before the proposed fare changes are presented for final consideration and approval.
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