Can customers enter CTA property without paying the required fare?

Customers must always pay the required fare to enter CTA property, which includes buses and trains. The fare serves to fund the transit system, ensuring that it can operate efficiently and provide services to the public. This requirement is crucial for maintaining the financial viability of the transit network and for ensuring that all users contribute fairly to the costs associated with public transportation.

Entering CTA property without payment undermines the system's sustainability and fairness. Therefore, irrespective of the time of day, the nature of the customer's travel, or whether they hold a specific type of pass, the fundamental policy remains that fare payment is mandatory for all individuals utilizing these services.