Some question WMATA’s cash-free bus test
WMATA will try to speed up service on a limited-stop route by banning cash payments, but some worry about the impacts on low-income and...
WMATA to test cashless payment on express bus
WMATA try to speed up a limited-stop bus route by requiring all passengers to pay their fare with a smart card. The pilot test...
TransLink and Visa rethink plans for Morgan Freeman to voice ad campaign
Both TransLink and Visa suspended a proposed ad campaign with actor Morgan Freeman intended to promote the agency's new tap-to-pay program.
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Presto may go mobile
Metrolinx (ON) announced plans to add mobile technology to the PRESTO fare payment system.
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Pittsburgh drops plans for cashless payment on light rail
The Port Authority of Allegheny County canceled plans for cashless payment on light rail, citing concerns about rider convenience, cost, and enforcement.
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Half of London rail trips use contactless payment
Riders are using contactless payment cards or mobile devices for half of all Transport for London (UK) Tube and rail pay-as-you-go trips.
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WMATA moves toward mobile payment option
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (DC) is moving forward with plans to launch a mobile payment option by 2019.
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Google Pay adds transit tickets in Las Vegas
Customers are now able to use Google Pay to board the Las Vegas Monorail (NV).
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Caltrain to launch mobile ticketing
Caltrain (CA) will launch a mobile ticketing application on February 10.
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TransLink upgrades fare gates for riders with disabilities
TransLink (BC) is rolling out an option for access to SkyTrain stations for riders who cannot tap a Compass Card at fare gates because...
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