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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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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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...
DART launches flexible services
DART is introducing flexible transit options, including trip planning and ticketing via upgraded mobile application, microtransit, and dynamic carpooling.
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Chicago launches CityKey program
The City of Chicago launched the CityKey last week, a three-in-one card that serves as a government-issued ID, Ventra smart card, and library card....
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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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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SEPTA’s long goodbye to tokens
As SEPTA phases out tokens as part of the transition to the SEPTA Key smart card, commuters are suddenly waxing nostalgic.
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