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Definition of half fare

: a reduced fare (as on railroads or buses) available to underage children, to employees, or to passengers who ride at a particular time or under certain circumstances

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“Half fare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20fare. Accessed 25 Sep. 2021.

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