Beginning on July 1, 2023, the Golden Gate Bridge tolls and transit fares will increase as part of the district’s comprehensive five-year toll and transit fare program. The toll for most customers crossing the Golden Gate Bridge will increase by 35 cents, while most regional transit fares for Golden Gate Transit Bus and Golden Gate Ferry services will be up by 25 cents. The toll increase plan for the Golden Gate Bridge will raise about $100 million over five years.
Bridge traffic remains 15 percent below pre-pandemic levels, authorities said in a press statement Monday. Bus and ferry ridership also declined approximately 55 percent and 45 percent, respectively, since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District announced the changes are part of the district’s comprehensive five-year toll and transit fare program, which aims to strike a balance between ensuring financial viability and providing affordable transportation options for commuters.
The toll increase plan for the Golden Gate Bridge will raise about $100 million over five years. The toll for drivers with a FasTrak tag will rise from $8.40 to $8.75, while the Pay-As-You-Go rate increases from $8.80 to $9.90. The Toll Invoice rate will increase by 35 cents from $9.40 to $9.75, and the carpool rate will also increase by 35 cents, from $6.40 to $6.75.
Most regional transit fares for Golden Gate Transit Bus and Golden Gate Ferry services will be up by 25 cents. If the means-based fare changes were implemented today, qualifying riders would pay $3.75 per ride rather than the current $7.
The Golden Gate Bridge tolls and transit fares will increase on July 1, 2023, as part of the district’s comprehensive five-year toll and transit fare program. The toll for most customers crossing the Golden Gate Bridge will increase by 35 cents, while most regional transit fares for Golden Gate Transit Bus and Golden Gate Ferry services will be up by 25 cents. The toll increase plan for the Golden Gate Bridge will raise about $100 million over five years.
