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Butler Transit Authority rolls out revamped collection fare system

Butler Transit Authority buses prepare to head out on their routes at their terminal on W. New Castle Street on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The Butler Transit Authority took a significant step in the modernization of its fare collection system in a move that seeks to benefit all parties on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

The authority officially rolled out Ride BTA, a contactless mobile ticketing application that will make it easier for Butler County commuters and local riders to pay for and track trips on their smartphones.

“We tested it for a certain period of time. Everything looked like it was ready to go,” John Paul, executive director of the authority, said of the timing of the launch after a meeting Tuesday. “Any of the modules that had failed were replaced and everything was functional. It was just time. We’re excited about it.”

Older electronic ticketing machines at terminals around the county were disconnected. Riders can still use cash or a card to pay in person at terminals, but will have to walk up to a clerk’s window to complete those transactions.

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