Transit fares and ridership
Summary
CET brought back fares in February and ridership dropped — about half on some routes. The upside: expanded dial-a-ride service areas in northeast and southeast Bend and Deschutes River Woods, and new route efficiencies to get 15-minute service on busy corridors without new funding.
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Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fares will bring in over $2 million a year — roughly what it costs to run five fixed-route services for a year — but the budget is a net-zero game without new money.
Riders on busy routes get more frequent buses, and previously unserved areas gain dial-a-ride service.
Riders who relied on free fares face new costs, and some low-ridership routes may lose frequency.
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