Mass Transit

COTA introduces tap to pay fare collection that retains fare capping and free transfers

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) launched tap to pay, allowing riders to pay their fare by tapping a credit card, ...

Tap-to-Pay fraud is targeting travellers worldwide: What is it and how to be cautious

A new digital payment scam called ‘ghost tapping' is emerging as a concern for travellers across popular tourist destinations ...
WOSU Public Media

COTA introduces tap option to pay for fares

Starting this week, COTA customers can purchase fares by tapping a debit or credit card, or a digital wallet from a phone or ...

COTA riders can now use credit, debit cards to pay, transfer on buses

The Central Ohio Transit Authority launched its new tap to pay system on all 300 of its buses on Jan. 5, allowing riders to ...
WUSA

Metro workers testing credit card payments for riders, plans to expand to all by end of May

WASHINGTON — Imagine getting ready to jump on Metro, glancing up to see your train pulling into the station, only to discover you don't have enough money already loaded on your card. It's a ...