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.
In 2017, North America accounted for the majority share in the global automated fare collection market.
Long after the initial threat of the pandemic has faded, Covid-19 will continue to be a catalyst for change.
The partnership is expected to save the agency $240,000 per year in app maintenance and development costs.
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