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SmarTrip was the first contactless smart card for transit in the United States [23] when WMATA began selling SmarTrip cards on May 18, 1999. [24] By 2004, 650,000 SmarTrip cards were in circulation. [25] On November 12, 2002, the first SmarTrip readers were used on Metrobuses. [24] In May 2004, SmarTrip readers were introduced at parking garage ...
All Metrobuses have SmarTrip card readers which automatically deduct the correct fare from a rider's SmarTrip card (including transfer credit). Metrobus issued paper transfers until January 4, 2009. Transfers are now currently attainable only through SmarTrip cards. On June 27, 2010, the transfer window was reduced from 3 hours to 2 hours. [8]
Riders enter and exit the system using a stored-value card in the form of a proximity card known as SmarTrip. The fare is deducted from the balance of the card when exiting. [150] SmarTrip cards can be purchased at station vending machines, online or at retail outlets, and can store up to $300 in value.
Discontinued June 2009, replaced by regional Snapper card, including transfer of balance. [44] Wellington: Snapper card: Infratil/NZ Bus: June 2008 Greater Wellington: Travelcard: Newlands/Mana Coach Services: 2002, discontinued and replaced by Snapper Dunedin & Queenstown: GO Card: Otago Regional Council: 2007 in Dunedin, 2010 in Queenstown.
The Connector began installing the SmarTrip Fare Card technology, so that passengers can pay their fare using WMATA's SmarTrip. In June 2009, service was transitioned from the Metrobus 2W, 12-, and 20-series routes to the Connector in the Centreville, Chantilly, and Oakton areas along I-66 and near Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Station.
Fares vary based on the distance traveled and the time of day. Riders enter and exit the system using a proximity card known as SmarTrip. SmarTrip cards can also be used on a smartphone through Apple Pay and Google Pay. [79] Magnetic stripe tickets stopped being accepted on March 6, 2016. [80]
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority in Washington, D.C. proposed a fare capping program in 2003, shortly after the introduction of the SmarTrip fare card. WMATA concluded that it could implement fare capping on Metrobus services, which charge a flat fare, but that the distance-based fares of the Washington Metro posed a larger ...
On May 1, 2023, the iRide SmarTrip Card reduced fare was eliminated, allowing students in Arlington to ride the bus for free. [30] SmarTrip Cards and iRide SmarTrip Cards can be purchased at the Arlington Commuter Stores, located at Shirlington Transit Center, Ballston-MU station, Rosslyn station, Crystal City station, and Pentagon station.