Fare zone

How it is used

Common on urban rail and bus maps; the fare may depend on the zones crossed or included in a ticket.

Example sentences

1. The airport was in a different fare zone, so our city ticket did not cover the whole journey.

   Geographical ticket coverage can end before the passenger's destination.

2. The map coloured each fare zone differently to help visitors choose a ticket.

   Zone boundaries help passengers understand the applicable fare area.

Common collocations

• cross a fare zone boundary
• fare zone map

Related terms

• fareThe amount of money you pay to travel on a plane, train, bus, taxi or boat.
• ticketA paper or electronic document showing that you have paid to travel on a plane, train, bus or boat, or to enter a place.

More terms: Getting Around & Directions

• directions
• public transport
• taxi rank
• shuttle bus
• car rental
• platform
• timetable
• get off
• within walking distance
• couchette
• request stop
• rail replacement bus