SORTA to unveil 30-day ‘rolling’ passes
Created to provide greater flexibility by allowing the customer to choose when to start the 30-day pass period by simply inserting the pass into the fare box on the bus.
Beginning March 1, Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority’s (Metro)’s new fare boxes will accept new 30-day rolling passes, which will replace current calendar-month-only passes.
The new passes provide greater flexibility by allowing the customer to choose when to start the 30-day pass period by simply inserting the pass into the fare box on the bus. For example, if the customer activates a 30-day rolling pass on March 5, it will be good until April 3.
The new 30-day rolling passes are available for the same zones and at the same prices as the current monthly passes.
Late last year, Metro installed new fare boxes on all of its buses, thanks to federal funding for the project. The new fare boxes replaced 17-year-old technology.
Metro’s new fare boxes will enable new payment options, beginning this summer:
• Go SMART “tap & go” smart cards that can be re-loaded or re-used.
• Pre-paid $10, $20 or $50 stored value cards.
Metro is also considering other pass options to meet customers’ needs.
More Bus
LA Metro September Ridership Climbs 3.9%, Led by Rail Growth
The agency recorded more than 27.2 million boardings, with rail ridership increasing 12.4% year over year and the D Line posting the largest gains.
Read More →
Frontrunner Bus Group Introduces XF Low-Floor Bus with Enhanced Accessibility
The new mid-sized bus features a full flat-floor design, eight-inch curbside step-in height, and zero-entry rear ramp to improve passenger access and operational flexibility.
Read More →
Scenes from APTA TRANSform & EXPO 2026
Transit leaders, manufacturers, and industry professionals gathered in Chicago to explore new technologies, share ideas, and discuss the future of public transportation.
Read More →
More Than a Summer Job: Building the Next Generation of Transit Talent
The Delaware River Port Authority and PATCO have transformed their internship program into a hands-on professional development experience that introduces students to the breadth of transportation careers — and creates a pipeline for future employees.
Read More →
LA Metro Board Awards 220 Battery-Electric Bus Contract to ENC
The contract, which is the largest base award of battery-electric buses by a U.S. transit agency, will be built in Southern California, sustaining good jobs as LA prepares to welcome the world in 2028
Read More →
Public Transit Conference Returning to GFX in 2027, Call for Papers Now Open
The Call for Papers is now open, allowing transit agency professionals and industry experts to help shape the PTC educational program by submitting session ideas for consideration.
Read More →
Indian River Transit’s Community-Focused Approach Earns National Recognition
Named APTA’s 2026 Outstanding Public Transportation System in its size category, Florida’s Indian River County transit system continues to grow ridership through fare-free service and a focus on evolving community needs.
Read More →
ENC Lands MATA Contract and More in Biz Briefs
In this edition of Biz Briefs, we spotlight the latest developments shaping the future of mobility.
Read More →
From Surviving to Thriving: Building Stronger Transportation Organizations
Bus Business Consultants founder Brian Dickson shares lessons on leadership, organizational health, and creating options for long-term success in a changing transportation industry.
Read More →
Everett Transit, Community Transit Outline Consolidation Agreement
The proposed agreement calls for a 50% increase in bus service in Everett, a new microtransit zone, continued paratransit service, and the transfer of Everett Transit operations to Community Transit.
Read More →