Fare Matching

It is SARTA’s goal to work with our community partners to identify those individuals who need financial assistance for transportation in Stark County.  We are asking nonprofits, whose agency budgets are less than $5 million and work with low-income individuals, to apply for a match on full fare passes/tickets on a yearly basis.  This program is for 501(c)(3) nonprofits.  If you are not a 501(c)(3) your application will be taken into consideration; however, 501 (c)(3) organizations, as well as organizations that help with the opioid epidemic, will be given special consideration. Organizations will not be required to purchase all passes/tickets at one time.  However, the awarded amount SARTA matches will be capped at a specified amount for the 2024 calendar year.  After that, they will be required to purchase passes/tickets with no match from SARTA. 

SARTA’s Fare Marching Program is a coordinated effort between SARTA and local agencies who serve low income individuals.  This program has provided over $70,000 worth of matched fares. 

In 2024 this program will match around $30,000. In 2024 the maximum amount of matched funds available to an organization will be determined based on when the application for the funds is received.

Date Applicaiton Received:Maximum Match in 2023:
July 1, 2024 – Sept. 30, 2024$1000*
Jan 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023$750*
April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023$500*
July 1, 2023 – Sept. 30, 2023$250*

*This is as long as funds are still available.

Submit applications in person or by mail to:

Tracy Tully

1600 Gateway Blvd SE

Canton, OH 44707

For more information about our fares, passes and programs, please visit our website at www.sartaonline.com , or contact Latrice Virola, Director of Customer Relations, at 330-430-1036 or [email protected] .

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

The following is information on our fare structure to help assist when applying for the program.

Pass Type:Cost:Description:
1-Ride$1.501 bus trip with transfer if necessary
All-Day$3.00From time of activation until end of service on 1 business day
10-Ride$15.0010 Trips with transfer if necessary
31-Day$45.00All rides within 31 calendar days (Sundays and holidays included)