SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) today announced the launch of the Transit Connect app, a new regional fare payment system that gives riders a faster, easier, and more flexible way to pay for transit. With the Transit Connect app, riders can purchase and activate tickets anytime, anywhere using their smartphone – eliminating the need for cash, paper tickets, or ticket machines.

The first phase of Transit Connect launches with SacRT full-fare mobile ticketing only. Discount fare options and Yolobus fare products are scheduled to be added in early November. This first phase introduces mobile ticketing, along with rider-friendly features such as stored value wallet to load funds directly in the app and group ticketing to purchase multiple fares at once.

Future upgrades will expand the Transit Connect app to include additional transit partner integrations and add exciting new features like scan to pay for faster boarding, fare capping so you’ll never pay more than the daily max, and the ability to load cash at fare vending machines and convenience stores.

“SacRT is proud to launch the Transit Connect app, which will make it easier than ever for people to travel throughout the Sacramento region,” said SacRT General Manager/CEO Henry Li. “Our riders deserve a seamless, modern experience that makes it easier to connect to the entire region, and the Transit Connect app provides exactly that.”

Powered by Masabi, a global leader in mobile fare payment solutions, the Transit Connect app lays the groundwork for a seamless and unified transit payment system for the Sacramento region.

“Mobile ticketing is transforming public transit worldwide by putting convenience and simplicity first,” said Brian Zanghi, CEO of Masabi. “We’re excited to partner with SacRT to deliver Transit Connect, helping riders across the Sacramento region access a modern and connected experience.”

To use the Transit Connect app, riders simply show their activated ticket to a bus operator or fare inspector, just like with the current ZipPass app, which will be phased out later this year. For riders currently using Connect Card (including state workers) full integration is expected as part of phase two in 2026.

The Transit Connect app is available for download now in the App Store and Google Play. For more information, visit sacrt.com/transitconnect.