How to Use Dutchess County Public Transit Fare Box

Описание: Dutchess County Public Transit users can take advantage of several new service enhancements to the countywide bus system beginning this month. Starting this week, public transit users will be able to utilize new features to the existing fare box system on County buses that make purchasing bus tickets easier and more efficient. Additionally, Dutchess County Public Transit will expand service options for riders early next month with the addition of highly requested Sunday bus service and a new route in the Town of Poughkeepsie.

“We are excited to offer a variety of new service options for utilizers of the County’s public transit system. Now, more than ever, residents and visitors to Dutchess County will have improved and expanded options for traveling throughout our community,” said Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro.

As part of the new fare box system, riders will no longer need exact change. The fare box will now issue a change card to be used towards future rides. Additionally, riders will have the option to insert and swipe their bus tickets into the fare box, providing for ease of use and improved tracking for future trips.

New features include:

• No need for exact change. The fare box will automatically issue a change card to be used towards future trips;
• New card slot feature for Single and Multi-Ride tickets making payment easier and improves tracking for card balances; and
• New swipe reader for Anytime tickets.

Ticket options have been improved, making it easier and more flexible for residents and visitors to use. Multi-Ride ticket options offer commuters greater flexibility as they can be utilized any day, with no expiration. Previously, commuter tickers were valid only during the purchase month and for designated time periods on weekdays only. New Anytime ride tickets offer convenient options for visitors, providing for unlimited rides for multi-day blocks.