Transit System: Pemberton Valley
Pemberton Valley – BC Transit has now introduced a new convenient, secure and quick way for riders to pay their fare on fixed-route buses in the Pemberton Valley Transit System. Starting today, riders can tap a debit card, credit card or mobile wallet on the onboard reader to pay their fare.
New contactless payment options give riders more flexibility to pay the way that works best for them. Riders can tap with the same trusted Interac, Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards that they use for everyday purchases. Cards linked to Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay are also accepted.
Contactless payments charge cards at the same adult rate as a single-ride fare paid using cash, the Umo app or a reloadable Umo card. Depending on card brand used, riders may see a temporary pre-authorization on their bank statement or mobile wallet after tapping to pay. Their bank will update this to the final fare once the payment is processed by their bank, which may occur at the end of the service day.
When riders in the Pemberton Valley Transit System tap-to-pay, they will be automatically issued a digital transfer. This lets them tap again on a second local Pemberton bus within 90 minutes of their first trip without being charged another fare. Transfers are accepted on the Pemberton Local 100. Transfers are not available on the Pemberton Commuter Route 99 and are not accepted between the Pemberton Valley Transit System and the Whistler Transit System. To ensure a smooth trip, riders are encouraged to:
- Pay with the same card all day to receive transfer benefits
- Tap a single card and not a wallet to avoid being charged more than once
- Plan for each rider to tap their own card, as cards cannot be shared
Customers eligible for concession fares, or who wish to purchase longer term passes, should use the Umo app or a reloadable Umo card. All riders can continue to use the Umo app or reloadable card if they prefer. The app also includes real-time bus tracking and route maps to help people plan their trip.
BC Transit’s Electronic Fare Collection System Project is funded through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The total cost for this project is $24.8 million, jointly funded by the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and local government partners.
Learn more about contactless payments at bctransit.com/contactless or contact Umo Customer Service toll-free at 877-380-8181.
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BC Transit Communications
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