Fees for using the Fairfax Connector will go up on July 1.

Riders will pay 10-cents moreto ride, whether using their SmarTrip card or paying cash. The base fare for SmarTrip users will increase from $1.50 to $1.60, and the cash fare will increase from $1.70 to $1.80.

Senior riders will also increase 5-cents to 80-cents for SmarTrip and 90-cents for cash.

Express route fares will also change:

• The fare for express Route 395 will increase to $5.35 if paying by SmarTrip card or cash.
• The fare for express routes 595 and 597 will increase to $7.50 if paying by SmarTrip card or cash.

For information regarding Fairfax Connector fares or bus service, visit www.fairfaxconnector.com or call the telephone information center at 703-339-7200, TTY 703-339-1608.