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Seniors age 65 and over get 62.5% off with a Senior Clipper card. Youth and Senior Clipper cards can be obtained by mail or there are multiple locations across the Bay Area where you can apply and immediately recieve a Youth or Senior card.
How much does a Senior Clipper card cost?
Fares & Passes Clipper Passes Passes are only available on Clipper 31-Day Express Pass $70 Senior (65+)/Disabled Day Pass* $1.75 * Daily fares are automatically capped at this amount.
What is Bart senior age?
A. BART provides discounts for seniors age 65 and older as well.
How do Clipper cards work?
It’s a Clipper card that you can use to pay discounted fares on public transit around the Bay Area. It manages your monthly discount passes, discount cash fares and transfers. If your card is lost or stolen, your balance is protected. It offers many convenient ways to load passes, tickets or cash value on your card.
What is Clipper start?
Clipper START is an 18 month pilot program providing single ride fare discounts on a Clipper card to adults (ages 19-64) with a gross annual income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty level. This fare provides users 50% off Muni single ride fares, as well as discounts on other Bay Area providers (listed below).
Where can I purchase a Senior Clipper card for Bart?
Senior citizens can now visit one of the eight MyTransitPlus kiosks located in the downtown San Francisco BART stations: Embarcadero, Montgomery Street, Powell Street and Civic Center; and in the East Bay, the Richmond, Coliseum/Oakland Airport, Bay Fair and Walnut Creek BART stations.
How do I change my Clipper card to senior?
MAIL your application form and a copy of your proof-of-age document to: Clipper Youth/Senior Applications, PO Box 318, Concord, CA 94522-0318. Do not send originals, as documents will not be returned. Or EMAIL scans or photos of your application form and your proof-of-age document to senioryouthapps@clippercard.com.
Does BART have senior discounts?
Different types of programs are offered to help seniors riding BART. By obtaining a Senior Clipper Card, eligible people over 65 years old can get a 62.5% discount on fares.
Is Muni free for seniors?
Free Muni for Seniors (ages 65+) This program provides low and moderate income seniors residing in San Francisco free access to Muni services, including cable cars, when using a Clipper card. Once you are in possession of your Free Muni Clipper Card you can transfer it to your phone on the Clipper App.
How do I use my senior Clipper card on BART?
If you are using a Clipper card (both with plastic card or on your iOS or Android smart device): When you get to the fare gate, you simply need to “tag and go” to pay for your ride. The correct fare will be automatically deducted.
Can you use Clipper card on BART?
BART accepts the following on a Clipper card: Cash value: For single rides. Clipper customers get discounts on one-way fares of 50 cents for adults, 25 cents for youth and 19 cents for senior and disabled riders. You need a cash value balance of at least $0 on your card to enter BART with a valid HVD ticket.
How do I pay my Clipper card?
To add a card to your Android phone, open Google Pay and click the + sign. Select “Transit card” and “Add Clipper card”. Select “Add money” and follow the steps to continue purchasing a card and adding value to it.
How do you qualify for Clipper start?
To qualify, you must Be a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area. Be 19-64 years old. Not have an RTC Clipper Card for people with disabilities. Have a household income of 200% of the federal poverty level or less.
What is the difference between Clipper and Clipper start?
Clipper START is not a transit pass—it is a program that offers discounts for single rides on Muni, BART, Caltrain, and Golden Gate Transit and Ferry. The card also can be used just like a standard Clipper card to pay for fares on any agency that accepts Clipper.
How Much Is Muni?
Muni Fare Increase Begins July 1 Type of Fare Fare Prices as of July 1, 2019 Adult Single Ride Fare (Cash/Limited Use Tickets) $3.00 Reduced Fare Single Ride (Cash/Limited Use Tickets) $1.50 Adult Single Ride Fare (Clipper/MuniMobile) $2.50 Discount Single Ride (Clipper/MuniMobile) $1.25.
How much is a Clipper card at Walgreens?
Clipper cards can be purchased at www.clippercard.com, one of Clipper’s® retailers such as Walgreens or at the Caltrain office in San Carlos. Adult cards cost $3.
How much does a Clipper card cost?
How much does a Clipper card cost? There is a one-time $3.00 acquisition fee for a Clipper card. Clipper will waive this fee if the buyer signs up for Autoload at the time of purchase online at www.clippercard.com. Youth and senior cards are free.
Are Clipper cards cheaper?
Paying with Clipper Always have $1.25 in cash value on your card, even if you have a pass. Caltrain accepts the following on a Clipper card: Cash value: Clipper customers get discounts on one-way fares (55 cents for adults, 15 cents for others). Discount passes available for youth, senior and disabled riders.
How do I transfer money from one Clipper card to another?
To transfer your unused cash balance to a new card, you need to purchase a new adult Clipper card on your device and then call Clipper Customer Service at 877.878. 8883 to request a balance transfer.
Do senior Clipper cards expire?
Unlike a credit or debit card, the Clipper card does not expire; however, you will need to renew your eligibility for Clipper START once every two years to continue receiving the discount.
How do I check my Clipper card balance?
If you need to check your balance or card usage history: Log into your My Clipper account and click on “Check card value” or “Check card activity” Contact Clipper Customer Service at 877.878. 8883, TDD/TTY 711 or 800.735.
Can you use Clipper card for more than one person?
To clarify – a Clipper Card is agnostic of the person using it, but two people can’t use it at the same time.
Can I combine BART tickets?
Tickets with minimal values can be consolidated into a larger single ticket. Tickets submitted for exchange must have been purchased by cash or debit card; Tickets purchased with a credit card must be processed for a refund by a Station Agent; and. No cash refunds.
