ENFrequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Tap2Ride is a contactless fare payment system that allows riders to pay for bus, light rail, and paratransit services using a contactless debit or credit card.
Simply tap your contactless debit or credit card on a Tap2Ride device when boarding a bus or SacRT GO paratransit vehicle. For light rail, use your contactless card at a fare vending machine to purchase a ticket.
On buses and SacRT GO paratransit vehicles (Tap2Ride devices onboard)
At fare vending machines at light rail stations
Future expansion (late 2025) will include Tap2Ride devices at all light rail stations for direct contactless payment and transfer between light rail trains and buses.
Phase 2, expected in late 2025, will introduce Tap2Ride devices at all light rail stations, allowing for seamless bus-to-light rail transfers.
Yes, Tap2Ride is an additional payment option. Riders can continue using cash, Connect Card, or ZipPass.
Payment & Transfers
Any contactless debit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) is accepted. Mobile payment options like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay are also supported.
Yes, you can use mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay.
No registration is required unless you are applying for a discounted fare.
Currently (Phase 1): Transfers between bus and light rail are NOT available with Tap2Ride. But riders can use Tap2Ride to transfer between buses.
Future (Phase 2 in late 2025): Tap2Ride devices at light rail stations will allow automatic fare transfers.