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Unified Fare Payment in Detroit

The QLine streetcar joins the fare payment system of DDOT and SMART buses in the Motor City.

August 20, 2019 - Detroit Free Press

Subway Turnstiles

Riders Can Finally Tap Into the New York Subway

Other cities already have transit systems that allow riders through fare gates with the tap of a card, or even a phone. Now the most expansive subway system in the United States is joining the club.

July 31, 2019 - The New York Times

SEPTA Token

Transit Agency Makes Riders Watch an Advertisement Before Buying Tickets

"Long live the captive audience!"

May 11, 2019 - Philadelphia

Metro Fare

Maximizing Fare System Innovation

It's great that the New York MTA is overhauling its fare system and doing away with the MetroCard, but there's so much more potential to realize.

March 1, 2018 - AM New York

trax light rail train in foreground, snow-covered mountains in background

A 'Fare-Free-Friday' Is a Rare Thing

The Utah Transit Authority ran a one-time Fare-Free-Friday in December, thanks to sponsorship by the Salt Lake City Council and the Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office. Another sponsor will be needed to support any future iterations of Fare-Free-Friday.

January 19, 2018 - KUTV

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