BART fares set to increase next year

What's happening: Fares will increase 5.5% for most riders, resulting in an average increase of 23 cents (about $4.43 per trip).

• Meanwhile, the 12-mile trip from Downtown Berkeley to Embarcadero will cost $4.75 one-way beginning in January.

Yes, but: Low-income riders will end up paying less for BART beginning in 2024, getting a 50% discount rather than a 20% discount.

What to watch: BART plans to raise fares another 5.5% in January 2025 as part of its inflation-based fare increase plan, which has been in place since 2003.

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that low-income riders have been receiving a discount of 20% on the regular fare (not paying 20% of the fare).