Even smaller transit systems like Valley Regional Transit in Boise, Idaho, are turning to account-based fare payment systems in a push to modernize the transit experience and integrate it with other mobility options…

The Valley Regional Transit, in partnership with Cubic Transportation Systems, launched the City Go Wallet, an account-based fare payment system to support both mobile devices and cash-loadable “smart cards” for a tap-and-pay transit experience…

Aside from the bus system, this could include van pool, car pool and parking networks, “and hopefully in the future, micromobility like scooters and bike-share as well,” said Rysavy.

The new digital fare payment system uses the Umo platform, an app riders download to their smartphones. The app also supports trip-planning, real-time bus information and offers a seamless segue to ride-sharing platforms Lyft and Uber.
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