START Board to hear public comment on possible Americans with Disabilities Act bus fare change
At an Oct. 1 online hearing, the START Board will take public comment on proposed fare changes, with riders urging the Board to keep the ADA paratransit bus free.
The START Board is set to hold an Oct. 1 public hearing on proposed fare changes, and the meeting packet includes written comments focused on the ADA paratransit bus. One rider wrote, “I think we the dissabled should not be charged a fee,” citing low fixed incomes and the practical challenge of handling cash fares during trips Oct. 1 packet.
The record shows START staff previously recommended keeping the ADA fare at $0.00. In a February 2026 fare policy analysis presented to the Board, the recommended policy “maintains free fare for service within the Town of Jackson,” and lists “ADA Fare” as “Free” Feb. 26 packet.
Background
As of October 2026, ADA bus service in Teton County remains free; proposed fare increases target other START Bus services, not ADA paratransit.
Latest: 2027-01 — Target implementation date for new fare structure (excluding ADA, which remains free) if approved and after Title VI review.
curated as of 2026-09-30
On August 20, 2026, START Board's proposed fare hikes and service cuts met strong public opposition, with the Board recommending local funding to avoid immediate changes.
Latest: 2026-08-20 — START Board held public hearing on proposed service and fare changes. Proposed a $2.00 flat fare for local service and $10.00 for commuter routes. Public comments overwhelmingly opposed both fare increases and service reductions. Board recommended covering the funding gap with General Fund dollars, delaying immediate implementation of changes.
curated as of 2026-08-25
START Board will hold a public hearing on August 20, 2026, for proposed service reductions and fare increases due to a $1.5M budget shortfall, with public input accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email.
Latest: 2026-08-20 — START Board holds public hearing on proposed service and fare changes, including reductions to commuter, Town Shuttle, and On-Demand services, and fare increases across all routes. Public input accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email.
curated as of 2026-08-19
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | START Board Special Meeting Agenda Packet | packet |
| February 26, 2026 | START Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet | packet |