Whistler – BC Transit has now introduced a new convenient, secure and quick way for riders to pay their fare on fixed-route buses in the Whistler 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 rate as an adult 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.
Riders in the Whistler Transit System will also benefit from automatic DayPASS fare capping. After two taps in a single service day, the same card or mobile wallet automatically becomes a DayPASS, allowing unlimited travel for the rest of the day at no extra cost. To ensure a smooth trip, riders are encouraged to:
- Pay with the same card all day to receive DayPASS benefits
- Tap a single card and not a wallet to avoid being charged more than once
- Plan for each rider in a group 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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