Muni’s “Fare Required” bus signs are confusing some riders
San Francisco Muni began alternating “Fare Required” on bus front signs in August, and some riders say the change makes it harder to tell which line is arriving.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency says the display is part of its Fares For Our Future campaign to improve fare payment as the system faces major funding shortfalls. Riders have reported trouble spotting route numbers and destinations quickly, especially at busy stops where several lines arrive close together. Some have said they boarded the wrong bus after the signs changed.
According to the agency, the broader fare campaign also includes hiring more fare inspectors, promoting discounts for seniors, youth and low-income riders, updating payment collection methods and requiring agency employees to tap agency-issued Clipper cards instead of showing staff badges as proof of payment. Some buses have also shown “Mask Required,” which the report says is likely a leftover setting from COVID-era policies on some onboard computers.
Please note! Comments are published by readers. The opinions expressed may not reflect the position of the editorial team. USCT is not responsible for the content of readers' opinions and asks authors to observe moral standards, not to incite national or racial hatred, and to avoid rudeness. Think before you speak. You are responsible for your words! By publishing an opinion, you agree to the rules! If this request is ignored, USCT reserves the right to deprive the user of the ability to leave comments.