Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal are now available when checking out on the Amtrak mobile app and website, offering users an alternative to traditional credit and debit card payments.
Bytemark’s Plan, Book & Pay platform powers a new fare-capping pilot program and opportunity to buy fares and load wallets at retail stores using cash.
The new mobile ticketing solution will make riding public transit easier and more convenient in Santa Cruz County and on the Highway 17 Express.
The Hop Fastpass is a regional, account-based system shared by TriMet, C-TRAN, and Portland Streetcar, and provides cross-state services within the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan region.
The agency joined 13 other transit agencies across Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky that already sell their fares on the EZfare regional fare payment system, which is powered by Fare Payments-as-a-Service provider, Masabi.
As a Visa Certified Solution, Littlepay will be able to help more transit operators and riders around the world experience the benefits of next generation, contactless fare payments.
The free mobile app allows riders to purchase their bus passes on their smartphones using a credit or debit card.
The plan has remained focused on equity, affordability, and ease-of-travel for customers, even as the financial challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic mounted.
Beginning in early September, the agency will implement a pilot program that reduces fines, offers more payment options, a community service option in lieu of payment, and a new appeal window.
The program, now known as Clipper START, and administered by the MTC, will allow eligible low-income transit riders to access the discount using a Clipper card.