CapMetro approves big changes to bike share fares, student discount

AUSTIN (KXAN) – CapMetro, Austin's public transit authority, announced big changes to its fare structure for the city bike share on Wednesday.

CapMetro previously offered different payment options for residents including pay-as-you-ride, a one-day pass, a 31-day pass, an annual pass, and a student discount exclusive to the University of Texas. Under the new structure, the bike share will retain all previous payment options, but with lower up-front fares and included ride times cut from...