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SFMTA launches ‘Fare Day Out' to encourage Muni riders to pay fares
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· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The effort, called "Fare Day Out," involved workers traveling on buses and trains to educate riders about fare options.
San Francisco transit workers recently participated in an event to encourage Muni riders to pay their fares. The effort, called "Fare Day Out," involved workers traveling on buses and trains to educate riders about fare options. The event comes as Muni ridership has seen a significant increase, with a 12% rise in recent months.
As a result, fare revenue has surpassed projections, with an additional $18 million. Further details about the "Fare Day Out" event and its goals are available from NBC Bay Area, including a full report in a video.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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