Beginning August 15, Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) will sell its 31-Day Basic GoPass for only $13 ($6.50 discount for individuals 18 years and under, 65 years and older, with disabilities, Medicare Card holders, and veterans). The pass, which regularly costs $95, is a fantastic deal that will continue during construction of the Holman Highway 68 Roundabout.
Reduced pricing will be made available for those who live or work in the following areas: Big Sur (93920); Carmel (93921, 93922, 93923); Carmel Valley (93924); Monterey, west of Sloat Avenue and north of HWY 1 (93940); Pacific Grove (93950); and Pebble Beach (93953). Proof of residency (e.g. driver’s license, state ID card, utility bill) or work site (e.g. current pay stub) must be shown to qualify for the discounted pricing.
The reduced price pass will only be available by visiting MST customer service locations at: the MST Bus Stop Shop in Monterey (201 Pearl Ave), the Marina Transit Exchange (280 Reservation Road), and the Salinas Transit Center (110 Salinas Street).
The deeply-discounted pass is being made available to help alleviate the congestion that is expected to result from the construction of the Holman Highway 68 Roundabout, and to encourage those who otherwise may not regularly ride public transit to try it during periods of major congestion.
In conjunction with the bus pass, the City of Monterey will provide deeply discounted parking at the Downtown Garages. When a customer shows their MST bus pass, they can purchase 20 daily entries to the parking garage for only $20. From the Downtown Garage, people can use their MST bus passes to get around Monterey, New Monterey, and Pacific Grove.
For more information, visit www.mst.org or call Monterey-Salinas Transit toll free at 1-888-MST-BUS1.
