BC Transit rolls out contactless fare payments

 
Passengers travelling on Victoria Regional Transit System services in the Canadian province of British Columbia can now pay their fares using a pre-loaded contactless card or by scanning a dynamic QR code stored in a dedicated app on their Apple or Android smartphone.

The Umo Mobility app, launched by public transportation provider BC Transit, enables users to create an account and purchase passes or add cash for fare-capped onboard fare payments, alongside the physical Umo transit card that can be topped up online, by phone or at selected vendors.

When ready to travel, riders open their app to display a dynamic QR code that serves as their fare product. As riders board the bus, they present their app’s QR code to a new onboard digital validator. The Umo app also provides riders with additional tools to help them plan their trip including real-time information and maps. Riders also have the choice of using a reloadable Umo card that can be continually topped up with fare products.

Following the rollout in Victoria, BC Transit plans to launch the Umo fare payments system across another 29 regional transit networks in the province and is also planning to enable open loop contactless fare payments at a future date.