PATH Fares Rise 13% Monday, October 1

The PATH rapid-transit system will impose a fare increase of about 13%, effective Monday, Oct. 1 (at 3 a.m.).  Single and 2-trip fares will rise from $2.00 to $2.25 per ride; multiple-ride tickets will increase from $1.50 to $1.70 a trip.  Passes will also increase: 7-day unlimited passes will go from $21 to $24, and 30-day unlimited passes will go from $65 to $73.  Senior fares (over age 65) will remain at $1.00; these require a personalized Senior Smart Link card, issued without charge by PATH.