JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Transportation Authority Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously approved a six-month fare modification pilot program that will sharply reduce fares beginning Feb. 1, 2026.
Under the pilot, the Fixed Route Bus fare will drop from $1.75 to $1.00, a 43 percent reduction. Connexion Paratransit fares will fall from $2 to $1, a 50 percent cut.
“This fare decrease pilot reflects our commitment to putting our community first,” Nat Ford, CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, said. “By lowering fares, we’re removing barriers to mobility and making it easier for people across Jacksonville to access jobs, education, health care and opportunity.”
Board Chair Wallace praised the proposal, saying the reduction showed bold leadership.
“Kudos to this team for coming forward with this suggestion. You didn’t propose a 25-cent cut. You didn’t propose a 50-cent cut. You proposed a 75-cent cut. Affordability is a conversation at every dinner table in this entire region. It’s that type of innovation that goes along with other innovations that’s already taking place as to why the JTA is an efficiently run organization. This is what leadership looks like,” Wallace said.
The board also approved making the Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovation, known as NAVI, complimentary effective Dec. 15, 2025.
JTA officials announced a series of public input meetings to discuss the authority’s services, including new fleet vehicles, route enhancements and updates on current services. The meetings are scheduled for Jan. 4, 5, 6, 13, 14 and 15. Full meeting details will be announced soon.
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