Boise rolls out transit wallet, smartcard and mobile app for contactless ticketing

Passengers using bus services in Boise and the Treasure Valley region (Idaho) can now purchase and store tickets and passes in a preloaded transit wallet and then pay their fares by either tapping a contactless smartcard or scanning a QR code.

To use the service, passengers can either purchase a City Go smartcard or download the system’s Umo Mobility app before loading funds into their City Go Wallet account or purchasing a transit pass.

The app also features an all-in-one service that includes trip planning, real-time bus route information, and rideshare options through Lyft and Uber.