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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2025

Washington's C-TRAN Announces Early Launch of Expanded Honored Fare Program

Low-income riders can qualify for Honored fares, generally half of the regular Adult fare, starting November 17.

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ArticlesNovember 3, 2025

Ticket Validation Hardware Secures Payments for a Smoother Transit Ride

Ticket validators and readers play a crucial role in processing fares quickly and securely. Along with their convenience comes the responsibility of protecting passenger payment data from cyber threats.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2025

New York MTA Hits Ridership Milestone, 3B Taps with OMNY

On Wednesday, October 22, 4.52 million customers rode the subway, and on Thursday, October 23, that figure was 4.55 million riders.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2025

Proposed Chicago Pace Budget Maintains Service, Raises Fares 10%

The proposed budget maintains current suburban fixed route service levels and invests in critical infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2025

Chicago Transit Proposes 3 Operating Budgets for 2026

The three budget scenarios being presented maintain, build upon, or reverse the successes achieved so far in 2025, and each calls for a modest fare increase, as requested by the Regional Transportation Authority, to provide additional revenue with minimal impact on ridership, as anticipated.

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OCTA Board Members and staff pose in front of an OCTA bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 14, 2025

California’s OCTA Wave Card Launches with Free Rides and Fare Capping for Riders

Wave users automatically get the best fare and enjoy free rides during the launch promotion. Additional payment options offer flexibility and convenience for all OC bus passengers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 13, 2025

Chicago's Metra Unveils 2026 Budget of $1.1 Billion, Includes First Fare Increase Since 2018

The agency reports no planned service cuts as it seeks public input and prepares for looming funding gaps after COVID relief ends.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2025

NJ TRANSIT Launches New Fare Payment, Collection Systems to Advance Modernization

The agency demonstrated these initiatives as the latest in its ongoing efforts to transform the customer experience through innovation and technology.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 10, 2025

Masabi Fare Collection in Kauaʻi, STV in D.C. Top Biz Briefs

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 3, 2025

Biz Briefs: Safety, Fare Collection, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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