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A MARTA employee using the new Better Breeze fare ticket machines.
Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2026

MARTA’s New 'Better Breeze' Fare System Nears Launch

The new system introduces tap-to-pay, touchscreen kiosks, and updated Breeze cards, with both old and new systems running through May.

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Denver RTD riders using Tap-n-Ride fare payment system.
Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2026

Denver's RTD Sees Strong Early Adoption of Tap-n-Ride Fare System

RTD aims to have 15% of all fare payments by individual customers made via Tap-n-Ride by the end of 2026, as awareness of this contactless payment option grows.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2026

Houston METRO Introduces RideMETRO Fare System

The upgraded system, which went live earlier this month, supports METRO’s METRONow vision to enhance the customer experience, improve service reliability, and strengthen long-term regional mobility.

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A white and blue graphic with text reading "Milwaukee County Transit Plus Riders Join WisGo in 2026."
Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2026

Milwaukee County Transit Plus Riders Join WisGo in 2026

Transit Plus riders gain access to WisGo cards and mobile fare payment through the Umo app in 2026.

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Someone taps their phone to a bus or rail validator to pay to ride via mobile wallet.
Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2025

Denver’s RTD introduces Tap-n-Ride Fare Payments

A growing industry shift to contactless payment options via a physical card or mobile wallet allows customers to pay fares quickly and securely.

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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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Image of fare gates with an orange sign reading "A better breeze is coming."
Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2025

MARTA to Modernize Entire Fare Collection System

The agency launches a comprehensive fare system upgrade, introducing contactless payments, new Breeze cards, and a redesigned mobile app by spring 2026.

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An NJ TRANSIT River LINE rail vehicle at a station.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 19, 2025

NJ TRANSIT Expands Fare-Pay Card for All Bus and Light Rail Systems

Riders can now load monthly passes, 10-trip tickets, or cash value onto reusable cards with online account management.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 27, 2025

Pennsylvania Transit Agencies Approve Contingency Budgets Amid State Funding Uncertainty

PRT and SEPTA adopt FY26 budgets with deep service cuts and fare hikes unless new state funding is secured.

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TransLink logo overlaid on a SkyTrain at a station platform in Metro Vancouver.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 25, 2025

TransLink’s Fare Enforcement Program Drives Revenue Gains and Improved Compliance

A crackdown on fare evasion, combined with education efforts, is driving more Metro Vancouver riders to pay full fare—generating $3.2 million in additional revenue in just six months.

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