As part of phase three, Pace & CTA will resume collecting fares starting on Monday, June 22nd. CTA buses will also return to front door boarding.
As part of their plans to keep riders safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, in a statement from Pace, the agency will:
Prioritize the safety of passengers and personnel
Deep clean and sanitize vehicles daily
Clean high touch surfaces throughout the day
Provide operators with PPE
Limit seating where possible to encourage physical distancing
Keep indoor spaces in stations closed
Limit onboard passengers and add extra vehicles to routes as able
Temporarily waive TAP fares
Pace also asks riders to do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including to:
Wear a facemask on Pace buses (per Executive Order 2020-32)
Wash hands, cover coughs, don't touch the face, and stay home if sick
Give operators and other riders space; board and take your seat promptly
Reconsider unnecessary travel
Use your Ventra Card to pay fares and limit crowding at the front of the bus
Check if service is running regularly on your route
Ride with a personal care attendant if you need physical assistance
Please exit through the rear door whenever possible