 Back then, when I needed it through COVID, but everything happens for a reason. Scott Gelman, WTOP News. You're going to have to pay more to ride Fairfax Connector. The County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved the bus system's first fare increase in seven years. Fairfax Now reports, starting the Monday after next, base fares will jump by a quarter. That's $2.25. And express fares will go up to $4.80.