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Metrolink Rides Get Slightly More Expensive | Los Angeles News
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- Sep 9, 2026
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Summary
Metrolink’s fare hike, effective October 5th, marks the first price adjustment in 13 years—mostly a modest $1 bump for most riders, with just under 80% seeing minimal increases. Rising costs, slower-than-expected post-pandemic ridership, and reduced state/federal funding forced the move. The SoCal Day Pass now costs $19 weekdays, $12 weekends, while simplified fares (made permanent in June) will shift monthly and multi-day passes accordingly—some even dropping slightly. Discounts for students, seniors, military, and low-income riders remain intact. It’s a tough balancing act: keeping service affordable while ensuring long-term sustainability across Southern California. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/624e1ee7516c7429 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews