Gainesville is extending hours for its public transit system, altering some routes and reinstating transfer fees as part of changes to increase ridership and revenues. In August 2012, bus fares for adult riders were increased to $1.25 from $1, but that resulted in a 35 percent reduction in ridership and a 17 percent loss in revenue. In October 2013, the adult fare fell back to $1 while elderly and disabled riders were allowed to use the bus service for free.