BC Transit has been engaged on a brand new digital fare assortment system known as Umo.
The new system can be one thing just like what Metro Vancouver makes use of with their TransLink’s Compass Card community.
“The innovative payment methods that will be enabled by the system are items that British Columbians carry on them every day. Whether someone is a daily rider, occasional rider, or hasn’t taken their first trip yet, Umo will make their trip easier,” mentioned BC Transit President and CEO Erinn Pinkerton.
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Many BC Transit riders Global News spoke with in Kelowna say it will likely be way more handy than having to go to sure shops to purchase passes or single-use tickets.
Some riders say this could be particularly useful because it appears an increasing number of individuals are shifting additional right into a cashless society.
The new system will start as a pilot venture in Victoria this spring after which progressively be phased in throughout the province, though it’s unclear when that could be.
Funding for this venture sits across the $2-million mark with 50 per cent of the cash coming from the federal authorities, 40 per cent although the province and the remaining 10 per cent to come back from municipalities.
