Probably due to mounting operating losses by charging regular express bus fares, VTA turned over the 49ers express bus service to
Silverado Stages last Sunday. Silverado is also the operator of the 49ers service in San Mateo County formerly provided by SamTrans. A recent federal regulation has prohibited transit operators from
providing special event service at premium fares.
The round trip fare on Silverado is $25, $4 more than what VTA charged last season. However, Silverado operates intercity coaches which are more comfortable and provide onboard restrooms, unlike the standard city buses VTA runs.
A line of VTA buses parked at a 49ers home game last month. On the left is a Silverado Coach.
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