Metra Mobile Electronic Ticketing
Description
Mobile phone ticketing provided through the Ventra system. Ventra provides tickets for any Chicago public transit service (CTA, Metra, or Pace) using the mobile application on an Android or iPhone. Users can purchase one–way, ten–ride, monthly, or weekend tickets for Metra rides through the mobile app; the ticket is displayed on the smart phone to the transit operator as the passenger enters the transit vehicle. $780 million of transit ticket sales are sold through the Ventra app, accounting for over 50% of Metra service ticket sales. Looking at expanded features to increase use and an on–board device to scan tickets to confirm ticket is valid.
Status
Existing
Timeframe
Short
Stakeholders
| Chicago Transit Authority |
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| Metra |
| PPP Partner |
| Regional Transportation Authority |
Inventory
| PPP Fare Management System |
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| User Personal Computing Devices |
Services
| PT04–Transit Fare Collection Management |
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| TI02–Personalized Traveler Information |