Fullfare

Full fare is the standard price charged for a ticket before any discounts, subsidies, or promotional offers. The term is used across transportation and travel industries to denote the baseline price against which reduced or special fares are measured. In public transit, rail, and air travel, full fare typically applies to customers who do not qualify for any reduced-rate program.

In public transit, many systems offer reduced fares for seniors, youths, students, people with disabilities, and certain low-income groups. The full fare is the amount charged to general public riders who do not meet these eligibility criteria. Transit operators may also offer passes or caps that provide cost relief, but such programs are distinct from the standard full fare for single rides.

In rail and air travel, full fare often refers to the most flexible or highest-priced fare class available. These tickets are usually subject to fewer or no restrictions compared with discounted or promotional fares, which may have limits on refunds, changes, or advance-purchase requirements. The full-fare option is commonly associated with more favorable terms, greater itinerary flexibility, and sometimes a larger baggage allowance, depending on the operator.

Pricing of full fares is influenced by factors such as demand, competition, and revenue management. Full fares help cover operating costs and may subsidize reduced-fare programs and other public transportation initiatives. See also fare, reduced fare, and farebox.