Santa Clarita City Briefs

Santa Clarita City Councilmember Marsha McLean gets her photo taken for her new TAP card

Santa Clarita Transit has changed it’s payment method to the TAP (Transit Access Pass), starting July 1. The TAP card, which replaces paper passes, basically works the same way as a debit card does. Commuters first sign-up for the card and can then add a dollar amount to it. Once the card is activated, riders simply “tap” the card on the fare-box when they enter the bus and the amount of their ride is debited from their TAP account.

City Councilmember Marsha McLean fills out her application for her TAP card

The new card has become the standard in the transit community and not only removes the burden of riders having to carry exact change, but also the TAP card can be replaced if it is lost or stolen in the same way a credit card can be.

Seniors are eligible for reduced fares on Santa Clarita Transit

There are reduced fare TAP cards available. Santa Clarita Transit has already held two highly attended workshops at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center for sign-ups. Riders 60 years old and above are eligible for a TAP card at no charge as long as  they provide photo identification and proof of age.

Click below for video coverage of “what’s new” with Santa Clarita Transit.

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