Contents
- 1 How do you pay for CTA bus?
- 2 Can you pay for CTA bus with phone?
- 3 Do Chicago buses take Ventra cards?
- 4 Can you buy a train ticket with cash?
- 5 Can I pay with card on bus?
- 6 What is the bus fare in Chicago?
- 7 Does the bus stop at every stop?
- 8 How do you stop a bus?
- 9 Does CTA take debit cards?
- 10 How do I pay CTA on iPhone?
- 11 Can you use Google pay on buses?
- 12 Can I withdraw money from my Ventra card?
- 13 Do Ventra cards expire?
- 14 Can I use my phone as a Ventra card?
How do you pay for CTA bus?
On the bus, you can pay for a one-way fare in cash. Exact change is required (no change is given). Buses accept $1 bills and most coins (no half-dollars). Transfer is not available when paying in cash on the bus.
Can you pay for CTA bus with phone?
The CTA, Metra, and Pace have announced a new app that will allow riders to pay for fares on all three systems using their mobile devices.
Do Chicago buses take Ventra cards?
Ventra is the convenient fare payment system for CTA, Pace and Metra that allows customers to pay for train and bus rides throughout Chicagoland. Customers can easily manage their account online and choose from several different contactless fare payment methods: Ventra Card for CTA and Pace.
Can you buy a train ticket with cash?
You can buy tickets and Oyster cards online and from places across London. Many Tube and DLR stations don’t accept cash and only accept card payments at ticket machines to top up or buy tickets.
Can I pay with card on bus?
Contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for bus travel without needing cash. Look for the contactless symbol on your credit, debit or pre-paid cards. Most new cards are issued with this feature, however, if you’re not sure whether your card is contactless enabled please check with your bank or card issuer.
What is the bus fare in Chicago?
Fare chart
| BASE/REGULAR FARES (as deducted from transit value in a Ventra transit account) | Full | Reduced |
|---|---|---|
| ‘L’ train fare | $2.50 * | $1.25 |
| Bus fare | 2.25 | 1.10 |
| Transfer(up to 2 additional rides within 2 hrs) | .25 | .15 |
| PASSES (load onto Ventra transit account) | Full | Reduced |
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Does the bus stop at every stop?
The bus will only stop at designated bus stop locations. If you request a stop, the bus driver will stop at the next official stop. No, you do not have to travel with an adult on a bus if you are under 18. Most buses will let you travel alone even if you are a child.
How do you stop a bus?
To get off the bus, signal the driver one block before your stop by pulling the cord or pressing the yellow strip. This will ring a bell and light the “ stop requested” signal for the driver. Once getting off, do not cross in front of the bus.
Does CTA take debit cards?
CTA patrons will simply “tap” their contactless credit, debit and bank cards or CTA -branded prepaid cards on a card reader to board trains and buses. Those without credit cards or debit cards will be able to purchase prepaid contactless cards at over 1,000 new locations, and cash fares will still be accepted on buses.
How do I pay CTA on iPhone?
New Ventra Card on iPhone and Apple Watch lets you pay by simply tapping your device. The Ventra Card on iPhone and iWatch. Today the CTA and Pace announced a convenient contactless way to use the Ventra card system, launching the Ventra Card on iPhone and Apple Watch fare payment option.
Can you use Google pay on buses?
Google Pay is accepted across all TfL services, from the London Underground to buses, trams, and beyond.
Can I withdraw money from my Ventra card?
Refunds can be issued for either the money in the transit account, any unused unlimited rides passes or a combination of the two with a maximum value of $300. Riders who want to seek a refund have to either call Ventra customer service at 1-877-669-8368 or stop by the Ventra customer service center, 165 N.
Do Ventra cards expire?
All current silver Ventra Cards have an expiration date printed on the front. Cards will function as normal until the end of the month printed on the front of the Card. Once a Card expires, it can no longer be used for transit and a new Card must be purchased.
Can I use my phone as a Ventra card?
With Ventra Card on Google Pay, riders can tap their Android device on CTA trains and buses and Pace buses to pay for rides using transit value or passes. Ventra Card in Google Pay brings all the features of a Ventra Card to an Android device.