MATA Plus Fares
NEW FARE INFORMATION
Effective: January 4th 2010
Base Fare
in Fixed-route Service Area | $3.00 |
Zone Fare
for areas outside Memphis City limits | $1.50 |
| MATAplus Pass | $50.00 |
| MATAplus Pass w/ Zone Fares | $80.00 |
MATA Return Policy
All passes are non-refundable, non-replaceable and non-exchangeable.
Memphis Area Transit Authority assumes no responsibility for items lost, stolen, misplaced, or delayed in the mail.
MATA may replace passes that are wedged or trapped in the farebox.
For more specific information about MATA passes, please call (901) 523-8134.
MATA accepts VISA, Mastercard, and American Express
MATA's Half-Fare Program and Poilcy
Half Fare For Persons 65 years and older/Persons with Disabilities
As required by the Federal Transit Administration, MATA offers a reduced fare for elderly persons and persons with disabilities that is no greater than one-half of the fare generally applicable to others during peak periods. MATA's current reduced cash fare is $.75 or the unlimited ride FastPass at the following rates: Senior/Disabled
Daily FastPass $1.60
7-Day FastPass $7.50
31-Day fast Pass $25.00
31-Day Express FastPass $30.00
Half Fare for Persons with a Medicare Card
The half-fare requirements of the Federal Transit Act apply to any person presenting a Medicare card duly issued to that person pursuant to Title II or XVIII of the Social Security Act.
Persons with disabilities are defined by FTA as persons "who by reason of illness, injury, age, congenital malfunction, or other incapacity or temporary or permanent disability (including any individual who is a wheelchair user or has semi-ambulatory capabilities), cannot use effectively, without special facilities, planning, or design, mass transportation service or a mass transportation facility."MATA's half fare program, as applied, requires passengers to show proof of eligibility when they pay their fare in order to receive the half fare. MATA accepts only a special identification card issued by MATA. If an individual presents a Medicare card along with one other form of identification, the half-fare card will be issued immediately. MATA requires eligible passengers to have a special identification card as the sole basis for obtaining the half fare. MATA accepts a valid Medicare card as sufficient identification for obtaining such a reduced fare card. To clearly ensure that the person presenting a Medicare card is the authorized individual, MATA does request for additional proof of identity (i.e. another card with a photograph). There is no specific prohibition against this and MATA is only checking the validity of the Medicare card.If the individual does not have a Medicare card, the individual must provide the name and address of a physician or medical professional that will confirm and indicate the nature of the applicant's disability. In addition, the medical professional must advise of the duration of the disability.Obtaining this special card is relatively easy. The location(s) for obtaining the special identification card is accessible by transit, open during convenient hours, and publicized. Individuals may apply at MATA's North End Terminal located at 444 N. Main or American Way Transit Center located at 3921 American Way.The card is valid for a one-year or two-year period. MATA recommends customers to reapply at least six weeks before the expiration month to avoid disruption. The customer is responsible for card renewals. Transit operators will collect expired cards.Half-Fare for seniors 65 Years or Older
For persons 65 years of age or older, MATA requires more than one form of identification for determining age, therefore two forms of identification are requested.MATA's fee to provide special identification cards is $3.00 and $5.00 for replacements. January 2010