BC Transit will be rolling out a new electronic fare system in Prince George this year.
BC Transit presented to Prince George City Council at last night’s (Monday) meeting.
Their new system, called “Umo”, is similar to other “smart-card” transit fare payment systems, where a user is provided with a reloadable card and account that can contain fare products for the transit system.
These cards will be available for purchase online and at external vendors.
The current 10-ticket One Fare sheets will continue to be sold in the interim, but will eventually be rolled into the Umo card in the future.
Council also approved changes to the monthly pass, which will be converted to a “rolling 30-day Pass.”
The current passes are valid from the first day of the month to the last day, for example, March 1st to March 31st.
The new rolling 30-day passes are valid from their purchase date, through to 30 days later.
These changes are expected to be implemented this Spring, and will be reflected in the Annual Operating Agreement for 2024-2025.
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