Post by johanragle on Feb 20, 2015 18:15:29 GMT -8
From Metro's The Source and Big Blue Bus:
Our friends at Big Blue Bus were originally going to launch TAP in March but with the equipment installed and in good working order, they flipped the switch on Thursday.
This is good news for Metro as the Big Blue Bus is one of the larger muni bus operators in Los Angeles County and has routes connecting Santa Monica to surrounding areas, including Westwood, West Los Angeles, the Mid-City area, LAX, Culver City and Beverly Hills. The Big Blue Bus connects to the Expo Line at Culver City Station and the Purple Line at Wilshire/Western Station.
This is good news for Metro as the Big Blue Bus is one of the larger muni bus operators in Los Angeles County and has routes connecting Santa Monica to surrounding areas, including Westwood, West Los Angeles, the Mid-City area, LAX, Culver City and Beverly Hills. The Big Blue Bus connects to the Expo Line at Culver City Station and the Purple Line at Wilshire/Western Station.
Big Blue Bus is now on TAP!
Update: Thank you to all who participated in our very first Reddit AMA on Tuesday, January 27th. We fielded 20 questions, over half of which were about TAP. You can see the transcript here.
You can now pay with Stored Value, an EZ transit pass on your TAP card or with your Access ID card. You no longer need to show your card to the bus operator. Instead, tap your card on the validator as you board the bus. For fast and convenient boarding:
Tap your card on the validator.
Look for the green screen that shows your card is valid.
Board the bus and enjoy the ride.
TAP is a durable plastic card that can be used again and again for faster, safer boarding. Load your TAP card ahead of time for seamless travel throughout LA County.
Get started
Regular fare riders can purchase a reusable TAP card for a small fee:
Online at taptogo.net
By phone at 866.TAPTOGO (866.827.8646)
At one of nearly 400 TAP vendor locations (check taptogo.net for a location near you)
At TAP vending machines located at all Metro Rail Stations.
At Blue: The Transit Store located at 1444 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 (beginning March 2)
If you qualify as a Senior, Disabled or Medicare rider, you can purchase EZ transit passes on TAP at a reduced rate, but you'll need a special TAP card. For details and applications, visit taptogo.net.
Fares available on TAP
EZ transit pass is a monthly-calendar pass that is loaded on your TAP card. It is good for local travel on 23 transit agencies, including Santa Monica Big Blue Bus.
Stored Value is a pay-per-ride option for TAP enabled transit agencies. Stored Value is recommended for riders who would like to pay for their Big Blue Bus cash fare or transfer to other TAP-participating transit agencies. When you tap your card, the correct fare will be automatically deducted.
Note: Big Blue Bus does not offer transfers between its buses.
How to use it
Simply tap your card on the mobile validator and then look for the green screen to verify that your card is valid. You are now ready to board the bus. Please load a pass, transfer or Stored Value before boarding.
Coming Soon
All Big Blue Bus fare media will be available in the future.
Keep visiting us for future updates or sign up for email alerts at BigBlueBus.com/emailalerts and select “Rider Updates.”
Update: Thank you to all who participated in our very first Reddit AMA on Tuesday, January 27th. We fielded 20 questions, over half of which were about TAP. You can see the transcript here.
You can now pay with Stored Value, an EZ transit pass on your TAP card or with your Access ID card. You no longer need to show your card to the bus operator. Instead, tap your card on the validator as you board the bus. For fast and convenient boarding:
Tap your card on the validator.
Look for the green screen that shows your card is valid.
Board the bus and enjoy the ride.
TAP is a durable plastic card that can be used again and again for faster, safer boarding. Load your TAP card ahead of time for seamless travel throughout LA County.
Get started
Regular fare riders can purchase a reusable TAP card for a small fee:
Online at taptogo.net
By phone at 866.TAPTOGO (866.827.8646)
At one of nearly 400 TAP vendor locations (check taptogo.net for a location near you)
At TAP vending machines located at all Metro Rail Stations.
At Blue: The Transit Store located at 1444 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 (beginning March 2)
If you qualify as a Senior, Disabled or Medicare rider, you can purchase EZ transit passes on TAP at a reduced rate, but you'll need a special TAP card. For details and applications, visit taptogo.net.
Fares available on TAP
EZ transit pass is a monthly-calendar pass that is loaded on your TAP card. It is good for local travel on 23 transit agencies, including Santa Monica Big Blue Bus.
Stored Value is a pay-per-ride option for TAP enabled transit agencies. Stored Value is recommended for riders who would like to pay for their Big Blue Bus cash fare or transfer to other TAP-participating transit agencies. When you tap your card, the correct fare will be automatically deducted.
Note: Big Blue Bus does not offer transfers between its buses.
How to use it
Simply tap your card on the mobile validator and then look for the green screen to verify that your card is valid. You are now ready to board the bus. Please load a pass, transfer or Stored Value before boarding.
Coming Soon
All Big Blue Bus fare media will be available in the future.
Keep visiting us for future updates or sign up for email alerts at BigBlueBus.com/emailalerts and select “Rider Updates.”
