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Using the Fare Box & Swipe Reader

 

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As you climb the steps to board the bus, you'll see the metal farebox located next to the driver. Please put your cash fare into the top of the farebox. Our drivers cannot make change for you, so please have exact change for your fare.

If you have an Omnitrans bus pass, you'll do things a little differently. The next part of this page describes how and when to use the swipe reader and trim unit.

Using the Swipe Reader

Using the swipe readerIf you have a 1-day pass or 31-day pass, use our new swipe reader! It will save you time and reduce wear and tear on your pass.

The swipe reader is located on the top of the fare box. Insert your pass, with magnetic stripe on the bottom and facing you. Move card in direction of yellow arrows, from right to left. The photo on the right shows how to use the swipe unit.

When to use the Swipe Reader

  • With an on-board purchased 1-day pass
    If you buy a 1-day pass on board, it is issued by the "trim" unit. You can use the swipe reader for all other boardings that day.
  • Using the trim unitWith a 31-day, 7-day, or prepaid 1-day pass
    On the first use, insert the pass into the "trim" unit on the right side of the farebox. This prints effective dates on the pass. For all other boardings, you can use the swipe reader. The photo to the right shows how to use the trim unit.

For more information call: (Para información en español, llame:)
1-800-966-6428

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