A recent tweet from California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter praising BART set off confusion regarding the fare she paid for her trip from Oakland to San Francisco. The $12.65 fare included an uncommon airport connector fee required only at Oakland and San Diego airports, which inflated her fare. BART spokesperson Alicia Trost explained that this fee allows the system to ensure that only the airport users contribute to the connector's operational costs. Despite the increased fare, taking BART is still a cheaper option than ride-hailing services for airport arrivals.
Porter's BART trip from Oakland Airport cost $12.65 due to a unique airport connector fee not applicable to most train journeys.
BART spokesperson emphasized that the airport fee ensures only travelers using the service pay for its maintenance.
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