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RTA no longer accepting cash fares beginning today

Greater Dayton RTA

DAYTON — The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is reminding customers that cash fares will no longer be accepted beginning today, Nov. 1.

Instead, RTA is transition to “Tapp Pay” as its new fare payment system.

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The RTA says 90 percent of RTA customers are currently already using Tapp Pay via the transit app on their smart phone.

Chief Customer & Business Development Officer, Brandon Policicchio, says he system will save most customers money and allow everyone to hold onto their money longer.

“By using Tapp Pay, we are able to provide equity to cash paying customers, who are often low-income riders, as they often end up spending twice as much just because they couldn’t afford the upfront cost of a traditional monthly pass. The savings start immediately,” Policicchio said. “Riders will tap and go when they board, leading to faster boarding times and more reliable services in the absence of cash transactions on the vehicle.”

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Customers can use Tapp Pay on either a smartphone by downloading Transit app in the Google Play or App store, or via a Tapp Pay card. Tapp Pay cards can be obtained at any RTA transit center.

For more information on Tapp Pay, you can visit RTA’s website.



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