COAST Board Approves New Fare Structure Effective September 1, 2026

Base Cash Fare to Increase to $2.00 After proposing a new fare structure earlier this year, hosting eight public input sessions throughout the region, and accepting written and oral comments through May 29, the COAST Board of Directors has approved new fares that will take effect on September 1, 2026. The new fares reflect rising … Read more

COAST Announces $1 Million Challenge Grant to Accelerate Capital Campaign

Dover, NH – the Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST) is proud to announce a generous $1 million challenge grant in support of its ongoing capital campaign, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s efforts to raise funds for our new facility. The challenge grant, provided by The Thomas W. Haas Foundation, will contribute $1M … Read more

COAST FY25 Impact Report Highlights Increasing Importance & Demand for Affordable Transit in Region

Demand and ridership grow among non-senior populations and in Portsmouth The nonprofit Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, recently released its 2025 Annual Impact Report. According to the report, demand and ridership across both their fixed route and demand response services increased in FY25. Results from its 2025 customer survey highlight … Read more