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Previously, TARTA riders had to pre-purchase bus fares at
specific locations around town or pay in exact change when
boarding the bus. By using EZfare, riders no longer need to
keep track of a printed pass and can save time by purchasing
bus passes anywhere, anytime.
The app
was developed in collaboration with 10 other transit systems
to spread the financial commitment across multiple
organizations for the betterment of public transportation
riders. While TARTA continues to face difficult financial
limitations for operations, its financial contributions to
the app development were provided through a grant from the
Federal Transit Administration.
“TARTA is
pursuing alternative funding sources to continue to advance
TARTA and public transit in the region, despite the limited
operating funds currently available. In this instance, we’re
fortunate that this grant made it possible to offer TARTA
riders a new technology that simplifies the rider
experience,” said Jim Gee, General Manager for TARTA.
Over
time, the EZfare app will continue to evolve and add new
features to further enhance the rider experience.
Customers
who wish to continue purchasing fares with cash will be able
to do so. The EZfare app supplements all existing fare
purchase locations and options
The app can be downloaded
from the
App Store at or the
Google Play store.
More information is
available on the
TARTA website or
EZfare website.
The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority was formed in
1971 and is a political subdivision under Ohio law, similar
to a park or school district. TARTA supplies more than 2.5
million passenger trips annually and provides interconnected
regional service to six communities in Lucas County –
Toledo, Maumee, Waterville, Ottawa Hills, Sylvania, and
Sylvania Township – and Rossford in Wood County.
TARTA provides a variety
of transportation services, including fixed-line service on
regularly scheduled specific routes; the Toledo Area
Regional Paratransit Service (TARPS) for the disabled and
Call-A-Ride service in suburban communities. TARPS and
Call-A-Ride customers are required to call in advance to
arrange pick-up times.
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