Transfer Policy

To other transit systems: When transferring from BCT to Miami-Dade Transit (MDT), Palm-Tran or Tri-Rail you get a free transfer and must pay the appropriate fare on the other transit system. When boarding a BCT bus that goes within a quarter mile of a Tri-Rail station, passenger pays $.50 cents with a Tri-Rail monthly pass.

From other transit systems: When transferring to BCT from Miami-Dade Transit (MDT), Palm Tran or Tri-Rail, passengers pay $.50 with a transfer issued by MDT, Palm Tran, or with a Tri-Rail monthly pass.

From BCT:

• Transfer from BCT Express to MDT local – transfer and 50¢
• Transfer from BCT local to MDT Express – transfer and 50¢ plus 35¢ upgrade (85¢)

From MDT:

• Transfer from MDT Express to BCT local – transfer and 50¢
• Transfer from MDT local to BCT Express – transfer and $1

Between Express Routes:

• Transfer between MDT and BCT Express buses – 50¢

From TRI-RAIL:

• Transfer from Tri-Rail to BCT local – 50¢
• Transfer from Tri-Rail to BCT Express – full fare $2.35
• Tri Rail passengers traveling on BCT local to Tri-Rail – 50¢
• Tri-Rail passengers traveling on BCT Express to Tri-Rail station – full fare $2.35

Miami-Dade Transit’s Easy Card is not accepted on BCT buses. Transfers are allowed by showing the MDT issued transfer aboard BCT bus.

Bus Pass
A BCT Bus Pass is a credit-card size fare card with magnetic swipe. The Bus Pass offers flexible pricing and is fully automated for use on all BCT buses. It is also simple to use; just insert the card's magnetic swipe facing the direction indicated on the fare box, slide it through from right to left and the fare box will beep when the Bus Pass is accepted.

How to use your Bus Pass
A: Insert Bus Pass card's magnetic swipe facing in the direction indicated on the fare box's card reader to activate.
B: Slide it through, magnetic swipe down, from right to left. Fare box will BEEP when the Bus Pass is accepted. Fare box will CHIRP when a Bus Pass is invalid, misread or expired. Try again. If the fare box CHIRPS again, the passenger must pay the fare with exact currency.

Types of Bus Passes
All Day: Available only aboard all BCT buses. Unlimited rides all day on all routes. Discounted fares for Youth*, Senior*, Disabled** & Medicare***.
10-Ride: 10 rides any day, any time. Expires after the 10th ride is taken.
7-Day: Unlimited rides for 7 consecutive days. Starts the first day card is used. Expires after the seventh day.
31-DAY-Adult: Unlimited rides for 31 consecutive days. Starts on the first day card is used. Expires after the 31st day.

Bus passes are not redeemable, refundable or transferable. Damaged cards are invalid. Lost, stolen or damaged cards will NOT be replaced by BCT.

Reduced Fares
31-Day: Youth*, Senior*, Disabled**, Medicare*** & College Student†. Unlimited rides for 31 consecutive days. Starts on the first day card is used. Expires after the 31st day.

* For Youth fare (18 years or younger) and Senior fare (65 years or older), proof of age is required.
** For Disabled fare, proof of disability is required:
  · Medicare card
  · Letter from doctor stating 50 percent or more permanent disability
  · Social Security Income (SSI) printout or check
  · BCT photo identification card
*** Medicare card and photo identification card.
**** Must present a current student I.D. at time of purchase
† The College Student Passes are only available for sale at the Broward County Main Library (MN), North Regional/BC Library (NR), South Regional/BC Library (SR), Miramar Library (MI) and the Sherman Library located at Nova Southeastern University.

Bus Pass Sales Sites
Click here for a list of current authorized distributors of BCT Bus Passes. Telephone numbers and connecting bus routes are included.

Ride-and-Save Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Program
Broward County Transit (BCT) has introduced Ride-and-Save, a new, pre-tax commuter benefit program that provides employees and employers an exciting way to save money. Employees can save money on their commuting costs by purchasing BCT bus passes with pre-tax dollars, while employers can save money on their payroll taxes. It is a transit win-win opportunity for everyone. BCT’s new Ride-and-Save program educates employees and employers about their commuter options and how to take advantage of this Federal program.

Ride-and-Save provides the following commuter benefit options to assist with transit expenses:
Employer-Paid Benefit: Employers can pay for their employees to commute on BCT by purchasing a 31-Day bus pass. Employers get a tax deduction for the expense.

Employee-Paid Benefit: Employers can allow their employees to purchase a BCT 31-Day bus pass using pre-tax income and the employer provides a pre-tax deduction program for their transit costs.

Fare Share Benefit: Employers can provide a portion of the cost of a BCT 31-Day bus pass. The employee also pays a portion using pre-tax income while the employer offers a pre-tax deduction program.

The Transportation Equity Act (TEA-21), established in 1998, amended the federal tax code to create financial incentives relating to commuter benefits for employers and employees. This program helps business commuters who use an alternative mode of transportation to and from work to save money. Employees are eligible to be subsidized for their transit costs, or they can set aside up to $230 a month of their pre-tax income towards various commuting costs.

For more information please call 954.357.8355 or TTY 954.357.8302.