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A Sound Transit Link light rail vehicle in a station
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 10, 2026

INIT Introduces Open Payments for Seattle’s ORCA Fare System

The landmark event empowers riders across six agencies in the Puget Sound region to tap-and-ride transit using a contactless credit or debit card or a mobile wallet.

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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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CapMetro customers at a bus stop/
Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2026

CapMetro Launches Tap-to-Pay on All Buses

The addition now allows customers to tap their contactless debit or credit card, or a mobile wallet, such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, directly on the onboard fare validators.

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ArticlesSeptember 21, 2022

One Year, One Billion Tap-to-Pay Transactions: A Turning Point for Public Transit

Contactless transactions are taking off as more transit operators around the world go digital. 

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NewsApril 28, 2022

Littlepay, HID Global Partner for More Open Loop Payment Options

The HID VAL100 validator and HID TripTick ATR220 readers are now EMV L3 certified for use within Littlepay’s modular payments infrastructure.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2022

RTC Expands Payment Options to Improve Convenience for Riders

The RTC has also expanded its cash to mobile partnerships that now offer 350 locations valley-wide where bus passes can be purchased with cash.

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ArticlesJuly 5, 2018

Cost-Effective Fleet Financing: Strategies for Bus, Motorcoach Companies

While the industry is strong, choosing the right leasing and financing options can be absolutely critical.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2016

GlobeSherpa, Houston METRO launch mobile ticketing app

The new METRO Q Mobile Ticketing app allows Houston residents and visitors to purchase mobile tickets for METRO bus and METRORail and use them directly from their smartphone.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2010

Cubic receives $10M NYC contract

Cubic's MetroCard Fare Collectors will let people use their MetroCard to pay before the bus arrives. They are new, weatherized versions of the MetroCard Express Machines currently used in NYCT's subway system to accept credit or debit card payments.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2009

Md.'s sub system launches credit card option

Over the next 90 days ticket vending machines at light rail stops will also be upgraded to accept credit cards. Credit card acceptance is part of a comprehensive program to make the payment of transit fares faster and easier for MTA riders.

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