Fare Collection

The Mass Transit fare collection category features a collection of information, products and resources for fare collection.

TX: Metro unlikely to eliminate fares after analysis finds increased costs
After a comprehensive analysis by Metropolitan Transit Authority staff, transit board members said removing fares from the system actually would increase agency costs by creating a need for more buses and operators, potentially up to $170.6 million.
Jan 17th, 2020
NY: NY AG investigating whether NYPD targets people of color for fare evasion
The state attorney general's office is investigating whether the NYPD is targeting communities of color with its controversial crackdown on fare evasion.
Jan 15th, 2020
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SEPTA moves forward with Key rollout on regional rail
The tap-to-exit feature expands to Jefferson Station and will soon move to other Center City stations.
Jan 10th, 2020
KY: Is fare-free public transit an option in Owensboro?
If the system were to go fare-free, the first issue would be filling the void from lost fares.
Jan 13th, 2020
Cubic and Moovit partner to deliver mobile experiences for public transportation riders
The new integrated platform offers travelers a seamless mobile experience in integrating multimodal journey planning, ticketing and fare collection.
Jan 9th, 2020
MA: Worcester City Council signals support for fare-free bus service
Residents and local transit advocates at the meeting said moving to a fare-free system would help address a host of issues, including accessibility, equity, environmental justice, and traffic congestion.
Jan 9th, 2020
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OMNY surpasses five million taps ahead of expansion to 60 more MTA stations by end of January
The installation is on pace for the entire subway and bus system by the end of 2020.
Jan 8th, 2020
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Southern Nevada RTC passes now available with Transit app
The app, which residents and visitors already use for tip planning and ride tracking, is now an all-in-one solution with the addition of RTC passes.
Jan 7th, 2020
MA: BAT bus riders can pay by phone starting this spring
Starting this spring, bus riders will no longer need to rummage their pockets or purses to find their fare, thanks to a new state grant aimed at modernizing fare collection on the city's transit system.
Jan 7th, 2020
MN: After Kansas City made transit free, what about the Twin Cities?
Such a move doesn't appear to be in the mix -- there are more pressing budgetary matters facing Metro Transit.
Jan 6th, 2020
CA: VVTA launches TouchPass for bus fares
Jan 6th, 2020
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VVTA launches TouchPass mobile fare payment app for VVTA bus riders
Jan 3rd, 2020
NM: Free ride is over; ART fares begin
Jan 2nd, 2020
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Jan 1st, 2020
OH: C-pass plays role in luring companies Downtown
Since June 2018, the C-pass program financed by Downtown business owners and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has seen 1.6 million rides, with more than 440 companies and 15,100 employees enrolled.
Dec 20th, 2019
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CAT Board approves new mobile ticketing platform
Customers will be able to use smart phones to ride.
Dec 19th, 2019
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MBTA Board approves upgrade project with Scheidt & Bachmann
The project includes extending the life of the existing fare collection system and incorporating customer-focused improvements.
Dec 18th, 2019
HI: Bus fare increase gets initial approval
Bus fares would rise a quarter to $3 per trip while seniors and youths would pay $1.50 under a plan given tentative approval Monday by the Honolulu Rate Commission.
Dec 18th, 2019
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Cubic to provide customer service for MTC’s Clipper START
Cubic will oversee eligibility verification and perform application intake, review and approval, as well as customer service functions for program participants.
Dec 17th, 2019
IN/KY: Kroger partners with TARC to offer fare cards at local stores
A new partnership between Louisville's public transit agency and a supermarket chain aims to increase access for those traveling on buses in Louisville and Southern Indiana.
Dec 16th, 2019
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MTA expands OMNY to Penn Station after reaching four million taps
The MTA is on track to expand OMNY to 85 subway station by the end of the month, with OMNY expanding to all stations and buses by the end of 2020.
Dec 12th, 2019
Japan: Japan underground system to test face recognition for ticket gates
Osaka Metro plans to conduct experimental tests for the next-generation ticket gates that uses facial recognition technology.
Dec 11th, 2019
TransLink launches Compass Mini
Compass Minis are now available at all customer service centers.
Dec 10th, 2019
MI: 11 Flint area charities get early gift -- thousands of MTA bus passes
Flint area charitable groups will receive thousands of free Mass Transportation Authority bus passes to help get people in need to jobs, services and medical appointments this winter.
Dec 9th, 2019
NY: Public transit route changes, fare increases passed
The Clinton County Public Transit bus fare changes include doubling of all fare and pass prices except for the rural fare, which saw a $1 increase, and the student pass, which went from $20 to $30.
Dec 6th, 2019
OH: Dropping price of Greater Cleveland RTA’s all-day pass recommended by riders, consultants
Reducing the price of Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s all-day passes is a top priority for riders and one of several recommendations made by consultants studying RTA’s fare system.
Dec 4th, 2019
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TTC stops selling tokens, tickets, passes, switches to PRESTO
Presto is a fare card that’s tapped before entering a TTC bus or subway and can be purchased or reloaded on the PRESTO app.
Dec 2nd, 2019
UL releases Google Pay acceptance test plan for transit systems
The new test plan allows for transit operators to validate if their transit terminals can support Google Pay mobile transactions.
Dec 2nd, 2019