Fares and Passes

TARTA offers several different fare types and purchase options to best meet your needs when using the fixed-route and paratransit system.

Fares effective Monday, August 1, 2022.

Children ages 5 and under may ride for free.

TARPS-eligible riders may take zero-fare trips on either fixed route or Call-A-Ride vehicles.

* With Reduced Fare ID. Details here.

Where Can I Buy a Pass

Passes can be purchased at the following locations:

• EZfare App (Available in the iPhone App Store, Google Play and online)
• Cash fare is accepted and Day Passes can be purchased on the bus
• TARTA Transit Hub (612 N. Huron St., Toledo)
• Seaway Market (1707 Cherry St, Toledo)
• Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union (1441 Dorr St, Toledo)

What is EZfare?

The EZfare App allows riders to purchase daily, weekly or monthly passes online or through their mobile phones here.

• Choose TARTA

The EZfare app supplements all existing fare purchase locations and options.

The app is designed specifically for public transit users – meaning once a ticket is purchased, it is available even without an internet connection, so riders without data plans or limited data plans, are always able to travel.  

Can I add Cash to EZfare?

Cash can be added onto your account by visiting any VanillaDirect™ Retail Location.

How can I use EZfare?

To ensure a smooth ride, every time, check out our TARTA tips and other EZfare resources in addition to the following:

• All Reduced Fare/TARPS passes require identification prior to boarding.
• Don’t activate your ticket until just before boarding the bus.
• After activation, weekly passes are good for unlimited rides for 7 (seven) days.  Monthly passes are good for unlimited rides for 31 (thirty-one) days from first activation.
• A device that has mobile application capabilities (i.e. smartphone or tablet) must be used to present an active pass if the pass was bought online. Laptops may not be used to present an active pass.
• No refunds or exchanges are available.

Tokens are no longer accepted.

Click here for reduced fare information and application

All language assistance services for Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority programs and services, including paratransit functional assessments and paratransit eligibility appeals, are provided to the public at no charge.