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SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Omnitrans introduced mobile fare validators onboard all its fixed route buses this month in order to make boarding more convenient and efficient.
“Omnitrans is committed to innovative mobility solutions,” said Erin Rogers, CEO/General Manager. “The new validators are the next step in enhancing customers’ onboard experience.”
Funded by a Federal Transit Administration grant, the validators allow customers to simply “scan and go,” rather than waiting for visual validation from their driver. Omnitrans mobile fares can be purchased via the Transit or Token Transit apps; wi-fi is not needed to activate a pass.
In addition to convenience, the validators reduce close personal contact time and handling of cash. As technology continues to progress, Omnitrans plans to utilize validators to record fares for its ID based student programs, Free Fares for School and GoSmart.
For more information on validators and an introductory video, please visit https://omnitrans.org/validators/. To learn more about Omnitrans routes and services, please visit www.omnitrans.org
