Transit customers in Vernon can now use a new electronic system that will improve fare security, reduce fare disputes and collect accurate ridership data.
New electronic machines will record data from each fare card, such as product type, boarding time and bus route – valuable data that can be used to help determine future changes or improvements for the local transit system.
“The new electronic fareboxes will help improve the transit experience for all riders,” said Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster.
“They are a fantastic information-gathering tool for B.C. Transit that also supports a safer, more efficient proof-of-payment system for passengers. Everyone benefits from this investment.”
Prior to the installation of the electronic fareboxes, customers simply showed their valid bus pass to the bus driver as proof of payment when boarding a bus.
Now, passholders will be asked to swipe their encoded pass at the farebox when boarding a bus for validation. The method of payment remains the same for customers paying by ticket or cash.
