Vancouver police find skimmers on fare vending machines
Metro Vancouver Transit Police found credit card skimmers at three Compass Card vending machines along the TransLink (BC) Canada Line.
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Slow start for CATS-Lyft partnership
Fewer than 100 people have used discounted Lyft trips to access CATS light-rail stations in the first few months of a pilot program.
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BART may replace fare gates
Bay Area Rapid Transit (CA) may replace 600 fare gates to address widespread fare evasion.
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Lyft wants Chicagoans to give up their cars
Starting in August, ride-hailing company Lyft will offer 100 Chicago residents $550 each in mobility incentives to give up their cars for a month.
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SEPTA offers farecard option for social service agencies
With the transition to the smart cards, SEPTA has developed alternatives to tokens for social agencies that previously offered tokens to clients.
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RIPTA launches mobile payment app
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority launched a mobile application to enable passengers to use mobile devices to purchase select tickets and passes.
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MBTA worker accused of stealing $80K from fareboxes
A Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority worker was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 from the fareboxes he was responsible for fixing.
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Weekend round-up
ICYMI: It's all about the fares -- BART delays hiring enforcement officers, NJ TRANSIT plans upgrade, and MTA starts testing next year.
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Marin Transit launches microtransit pilot
Marin Transit (CA) launched Marin Transit Connect, an on-demand service operated by ride-hailing company Via.
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WMATA honors Caps with commemorative smart card
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is issuing a commemorative SmarTrip card to honor the Washington Capitals for winning the Stanley Cup.
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