Active-duty military, veterans save up to 72% on TriMet fare

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Honoring active and former military members with our Honored Citizen reduced fare

TriMet-Vets Employee Resource Group members pose in front of TriMet's Veterans Day bus.

TriMet salutes our veterans this Veterans Day and reminds all past and present members of the armed forces that they qualify to ride TriMet with our Honored Citizen reduced fare. With half-price daily fare and unlimited rides for just $28 a month, it’s a small but lasting salute to their courage and sacrifice.

Further honoring those who have served our country, TriMet rolled out a special bus design in today’s annual Portland Veterans Day Parade, with TriMet employees who have served proudly joining as well. The bus design was created by TriMet Graphic Designer and Navy veteran Preston Covey.

TriMet Veterans Day bus in the Portland Veterans Day Parade.

Honoring our armed forces and veterans

One year ago, TriMet granted eligibility for our Honored Citizen reduced fare to active-duty, reservists and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces. With that, TriMet became the first large transit agency in the United States to offer reduced fare to both active-duty military and veterans. This policy recognizes the tremendous contributions and sacrifices made by those who serve our country in uniform.

Among other groups that qualify for TriMet’s reduced fare:

  • Adults age 65 and older.
  • People with disabilities.
  • People on Medicare.
  • People on Oregon Health Plan, SNAP or TANF.
  • People who qualify based on income.

Frequent riders can save up to 72% with Honored Citizen fare!

While the number of signups continues to grow, there are still tens of thousands of people living in our service area who are eligible — but may not realize they qualify — for reduced fare on TriMet.

We encourage more people who qualify to apply for Honored Citizen fare! This fare program is part of our commitment to equity, breaking down barriers to ridership and creating a welcoming, accessible transit system. Learn more at trimet.org/equity.

How it works

Visit trimet.org/reduced to find out if you’re eligible for reduced fare on TriMet. We have a simple online application process. In-person applicants are also accepted at various locations.

If you qualify for Honored Citizen reduced fare, we’ll issue you a personalized Hop Fastpass® card with your photo on it. Tap this fare card at the green Hop card reader whenever you ride. You can load money onto your card with several easy options — including online and on the Hop app, as well as in person at retail outlets that partner with TriMet or at the TriMet Customer Support Center in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Visit myhopcard.com/getacard to find the location nearest you!

Holders of an Honored Citizen fare card pay half the regular cost of an Adult 2½ Hour Fare or Day Pass. They also pay no more than $28 per calendar month on fare, earning a Month Pass after paying for the equivalent of 10 Honored Citizen Day Passes.

Because Honored Citizen fare is integrated with Hop Fastpass®, users can also ride C-TRAN and Portland Streetcar with their Honored Citizen fare card.