Tumlin argued that Muni already offers free or subsidized fares for low-income residents, and that such a program would more likely benefit affluent residents. The agency, he said, is still hampered by COVID measures such as social distancing that have reduced capacity on buses, resulting in people being passed up at bus stops.
Muni officials, who were lukewarm when the proposal was announced in April, have argued that the funding for the pilot program would be better used for restoring services and improving reliability. Permanent fare-free Muni would likely require a ballot measure, a hurdle that has doomed efforts to subsidize Muni transit for all.
Two San Francisco supervisors want to make Muni fare-free this summer. Anyone 18 years old or under can ride Muni for free starting Aug. There will be no application process, and those who meet the age requirement are eligible regardless of financial status.
Breed vetoed the program shortly after its approval at the board, citing potential impacts to service, reliability and overcrowding should the system be suddenly overwhelmed by riders traveling for free. According to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, studies show that exposure to transit while young leads to continued usage as an adult, as well as a lower likelihood of purchasing a car.
The program comes at a time when The City is wrestling with issues around frequency of transit service and whether existing fare discount programs make Muni accessible to those who rely on public transportation the most. A more limited version of the program was tested in for low- and moderate-income youth in San Francisco between ages 5 and 17 before being made permanent two years later.
An expanded version that would have raised the eligibility age to 18 and given access to students in special education and English learner programs up to 22 years old, was struck from the budget in April in order to cut costs to survive the pandemic.
Still, many students said they have struggled to know how to enroll in the program. Arsema Asfaw, 16, found the application for the existing program inaccessible and the website hard to navigate. The one-year program is expected to provide some , youth free access on Muni. With the program's expansion, youth under 19 won't need to fill out an application for the program and can simply hop aboard a Muni bus without having to tag their Clipper card. Fare inspectors won't request proof of payment for people who are visibly under 19 years old, however, youth above 16 are encouraged to carry their student ID or other form of identification, city officials said.
Our expansion of Free Muni for Youth will launch on August 15th to coincide with the start of the school year. No application needed. If you're 18 or under, Muni will be free. Shuttles Prices vary for shuttle service from SJC. There are also multiple options and special prices for traveling groups.
Amtrak offers a comfortable and enjoyable way to get to San Francisco. The city is served via Thruway bus connections at Emeryville. Ride with the convenience of amenities and picturesque scenery right outside your window as you explore what the Bay Area has to offer.
Muni buses remain above ground and on streets while Muni Metro runs on rails and sometimes go underground. Bus stops come in many forms: small bus shelters, yellow paint on street poles, and white paint on streets. Metro stops can be found on an island in the middle of the street and in underground stations. Using the Metro Map , find the nearest Metro to your location. Find more information on how to use Muni and Muni Metro.
For all Muni routes and times, you can call There are also many smartphone apps , including the SF Bay Transit Trip Planner app, that provides maps, routes and times. Pay the conductor onboard or purchase tickets in advance at multiple locations or via smartphone using the MuniMobile app. Exact change is your only option when you are onboard the vehicles.
Many stops are within a short walking distance from Muni or Golden Gate Transit bus lines. Ride Sharing There are a few on-demand car services to choose from, most of them started by San Francisco locals.
To use them, you must first download the app , register, and set up a credit card payment system. Uber and Lyft both offer options to request a private car service as well as shared car options for a discounted rate, such as Lyft Line and uberPOOL. To use these services, set a pick-up location and destination in the app.
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