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Discover effective ways to increase revenue and reduce expenses in managing farebox ratio. Learn about pricing strategies, fare promotions, product enhancements, and targeted sales channels.
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Managing Farebox Ratio Ways to Create Revenue and Reduce Expense
Price Promotion Product
PRICE Raise fare price • Incremental change • Review/eliminate discounts • Consider elasticity by user groups (prisoners vs. students) Lower fare price • Have a BIG sale • Make BIG changes • Consider elasticity by groups and potential discounts (students, commuters)
Pass & Tickets Sales • General Public • Retail - grocery or convenience stores near major bus stops • On board • Account Sales & Group Sales • CalWorks • Regional Centers • Human Services Agencies • Medical Providers • Schools
Route Guarantee Guarantees a minimum level of revenue for a given route. Benefits a specific entity such a hospital, school, etc. Fares are still collected from passengers.
Auxiliary Transportation Revenue Exterior / Interior Advertising Package Express This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
Promotion Pass & Schedule Locations Website Social Media On Board Exterior Shelters Other media advertising
Product • Do you have the right product for the situation? • Can you add a premium service? • Can you eliminate unproductive routes, schedules, services?