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A Look Back at the Muni Fast Pass

A Look Back at the Muni Fast Pass
By Kelley Trahan

Press conference with San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein at Civic Center Station for the launch of the interagency Fast Pass. This type of Fast Pass was good for Muni and BART within the city. | March 24, 1983 Today, we dive into Muni history with a colorful relic of the past, the Fast Pass. Muni introduced the monthly Fast Pass in May 1974. It proved popular among riders and operators alike. They were a deal for riders, “good for unlimited riding, all routes, at all times.” An efficient way to pay, they reduced operating costs and dwell time, speeding up vehicles. These positive results...



Published October 03, 2024 at 05:30AM
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