Kitakyushu Rapid Transit, operator of the Kitakyushu Monorail, has applied to raise fares by an average of 14.5% starting April 1, 2026—the first increase in over a decade. Regular commuter passes would rise 16.5%, while student passes would remain unchanged. The company expects an additional ¥310 million annually to fund train replacements and offset higher energy and labor costs. The longest 7-km fare would increase from ¥320 to ¥380, while the ¥100 short-hop service will continue. Opened in 1985, the 8.8-km line between Kokura and Kikugaoka carried 12.5 million passengers in FY2024. Source: Kitakyushu Monorail
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