Atlantic, IA – Officials with SWITA (the Southwest Iowa Transit Agency), today (Wednesday) announced new fare rates will be going into effect as of August 1, 2025. SWITA says it will be the first increase in rates on the transit system in more than a decade. The increase was approved by the SWIPCO board because the overall cost to provide transit service continues to grow.  SWITA fares, officials say, are still significantly lower than similar transit agencies in the state.

The new fares are:

• Student fares– $.25 fare increase to $1.75
• Taxi fare– $.50 fare increase to $3 for general public or $2.50 for those 60 years and older with a current Connections Area Agency on Aging form.
• Medical trips--$ 5.00 per hour increase to $35/hr
• Special trips–$5.00 per hour increase to $45/hr
• Charter trips—$20.00 per hour increase to $75/hr

SWITA officials say the organization “is always working hard to serve the residents of Southwest Iowa with safe, reliable, and affordable transportation and we appreciate riders’ cooperation as we make this transition. All SWITA services are open to the public.”

SWIPCO is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.