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Youth commission and dozens of students urge supervisors to oppose proposed Muni youth FastPass increase to $30

3005874 · April 16, 2025
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Summary

Dozens of youth, youth commissioners and community groups urged the Board to oppose a Metropolitan Transportation Authority proposal to raise the youth FastPass to $30 a month. Speakers proposed a youth lifeline pass pegged to free/reduced lunch eligibility and asked supervisors to use their influence with the SFMTA.

Scores of young people, youth commissioners and community advocates used the Board's public comment period to press supervisors to oppose a proposed fare increase that would raise the youth FastPass to $30 per month.

Young speakers said the proposed hike — scheduled to increase to $20 in April and proposed to reach $30 later — would place a new burden on students and low-income families who depend on Muni daily. "A 300% price increase over one calendar year focused…

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