A new digital payment option brings convenience and flexibility to CARTA riders.
The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is excited to announce mobile ticketing through Token Transit, offering riders a convenient and seamless way to purchase bus passes on their smartphones.
Starting Monday, December 16th, 2024, riders can download and use the Token Transit app for free to pay for fares directly from their smartphones, providing an alternative to cash-only payments and enhancing the ease of public transportation in Chattanooga. The cost for mobile passes remains the same as the physical ticket option.
Through the Token Transit app, CARTA riders can now:
- Purchase a variety of passes, including one-way, 24-hour, 7 day, and 31 day passes.
- Use Cash App or other digital payment methods for added convenience.
- Activate passes instantly from their phone.
- Instantly activate passes and display them to the driver using the app’s Visual Validation Tool, which features a pulsing circle for quick and easy boarding.
- Internet connection is needed to activate
- Valid on fixed route, CARTA GO, and Care-A-Van buses.
- Care-A-Van passes are available to riders already in the system who qualify for the service. Call 423-698-9038 to learn more or to see if you qualify.
To get started, riders can:
- Download the Token Transit app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Select CARTA as their transit agency.
- Purchase and activate bus passes with just a few taps using Cash App or other payment methods.
This digital solution eliminates the need for paper tickets and cash transactions, providing a faster and more sustainable way to pay for public transportation.
For more information about CARTA’s new mobile payment system and how to download the Token Transit app, visit www.gocarta.org or tokentransit.com.
Send-A-Pass
CARTA riders can now send bus passes to friends, family, or anyone in need using Token Transit’s convenient pass-sharing feature. With just a few clicks, you can purchase and send a digital pass directly to someone’s phone, making it easier than ever to share the gift of transportation. Visit the Token Transit Send-A-Pass page.
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How to use Token Transit