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UTA to waive fares this weekend while it upgrades its fare system

The transit agency says fares could rise from $2.50 to $3 next year, its first increase in over a decade if approved.

Published Mountain Time · Source / event date: Original report: October 15, 2026

Based on reporting by Utah Public Radio. Read the original story →

The Utah Transit Authority will not collect fares this weekend so it can keep upgrading its fare collection software and hardware, Utah Public Radio reported. The upgrades could include more tap-to-pay options. [1]

The pause is similar to a three-day fare-free period last month, according to the report. Utah Public Radio also reported that fares could rise from $2.50 to $3 sometime next year, which would be the agency's first increase in over a decade if approved. [1]

Sources

  1. Utah Public Radio: Daily news: A pair of Utah hikers got lost for 36 hours on a California mountain

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