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Does Valley Metro have an app?

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Does Valley Metro have an app?

Ponder no more. Valley Metro, in partnership with the city of Phoenix and Vix Technology, has launched the new Valley Metro: Plan & Track app that features real time bus and light rail tracking and trip planning. With the app now available, riders can: Plan trips with step-by-step navigation.

How do you pay for Metro Bus?

There are many ways to pay:

  1. METRO Q® Fare Card – this reloadable card is used like a debit card. Load at least $5 on it at grocery stores and gas stations around town, or register it and load online.
  2. Retailers and reload locations.
  3. Mobile ticketing app.
  4. Cash – Exact change only is accepted.

Do Metro Bus Take contactless?

Riders can pay directly at Metrorail fare gates and Metrobus fare boxes using their contactless-enabled bank cards or digital wallets. Payment includes a fare-capping feature, which guarantees a maximum cost of $5.65 per day for unlimited rides on Metrorail.

How do you use the Metro bus?

How to Ride Metro Bus

  1. Catch the bus. Arrive 10 minutes early and wait away from the curb but somewhere where the operator can see you. As bus approaches, wave for it to stop.
  2. Boarding the bus. Wait for bus to make a complete stop. Have your money or TAP card ready.
  3. Enjoy the Ride.

What happens if you forget to tap off the bus?

Customers just have to tap their bank card or phone on the ticket machine as they board the bus, then tap it again on the “exit reader” as they disembark. A bus company spokeswoman said: “You will be charged the full single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare.”

What do I do if I forget to tap off?

If you do not tap on and tap off correctly If you do not tap on but do tap off at the end, you will be charged the default fare. If you tap on at the beginning and then forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you will be charged the default fare for an incomplete trip.

How do you use the Metro?

How to Ride Metro Rail

  1. Get to your station. Arrive 10 minutes early and wait for your train to arrive.
  2. Pay with TAP. Buy a TAP card and load fare at the TAP vending machine.
  3. Board the Train. Wait for train to make a complete stop and stand behind the yellow line.
  4. Exit the Train. Watch and listen for your stop.

How do I travel by Metro?

TRAVELING BY METRO

  1. Reach The Station. Click here for Metro Fare Calculator.
  2. Choose Your Journey and Ticket options.
  3. Enter Through The Ticket Gates.
  4. Reach The Platform.
  5. Board The Metro Train.
  6. Inside The Metro Train.
  7. Alight From The Metro Train.
  8. Exit Through The Ticket Gates.

Can you pay with contactless on the bus?

Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.

What happens if you tap on but not off?

What happens if you forget to touch off Go card?

When you touch off, your fare is automatically deducted from your card balance. The card reader will display your fare, along with your remaining balance. If you forget to touch on or off, you may be charged a fixed fare at the end of your trip.

Where to buy transit passes in Phoenix, AZ?

Valley Metro Transit Passes Transit passes can be purchased from a variety of outlets and are good for bus and light rail travel throughout the City of Phoenix and the entire Valley. You can find information on transit passes and the cost to ride by visiting Valley Metro.org Where to Buy Transit Passes

Are there any special fares for Valley Transit?

Valley Transit offers several fare options depending on your travel frequency. Special fare discounts are available for seniors, individuals with disabilities and youth. To qualify for reduced or free fares, riders must be prepared to show the driver the applicable form of ID.

How much does it cost to ride the bus in Phoenix AZ?

The one-way cost is $2.00 for local bus and an All-Day pass is $4.00. The one-way cost is $3.25 for RAPID and Express buses and $6.50 for an All-Day pass. Many employers offer discount bus passes or you can buy a monthly pass at one of the transit centers.

How old do you have to be to ride the bus in Fox Valley?

*Disabled Veterans with DVA “Service Connected” ID ride free. For ages 5-18. Proof of age or student status required (elementary school through high school). Children 4 and under ride free with paying passenger. Thanks to our partnership with Fox Valley Technical College, FVTC students ride FREE.