Cubic, CTA and Pace Launch Ventra Card on iPhone and Apple Watch
Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) has partnered with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Pace Suburban Bus to introduce the Ventra Card on iPhone and Apple Watch, enhancing fare payment for transit riders.
This contactless payment option allows users to easily add value to their Ventra Card and manage their accounts through their devices, promoting a safer and more convenient transit experience amid ongoing health concerns.
Currently, the service is exclusive to CTA and Pace and does not support Metra or Pace Paratransit payments.
- Introduction of contactless payment options via iPhone and Apple Watch enhances user convenience and safety.
- Eliminates the need for physical Ventra Cards, reducing touchpoints for users.
- Supports features like autoload and employer pre-tax benefits, increasing customer satisfaction.
- Currently limited to CTA and Pace services; not available for Metra or Pace Paratransit.
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), and Pace Suburban Bus (Pace) launched the Ventra Card on iPhone and Apple Watch, delivering a contactless, tap-and-go fare payment option for transit riders traveling on CTA trains and buses and Pace buses.
Travelers can add their Ventra Card to their devices and simply “tap and pay” at Ventra readers. The Ventra Card on iPhone and Apple Watch removes the need for a plastic Ventra Card and allows customers to add transit value or passes to their cards, set up autoload, utilize pre-tax transit benefits from their employer and manage their Ventra account from their devices. Customers can purchase a Ventra Card in seconds on iPhone or Apple Watch, removing the need to use a Ventra ticketing machine.
“Safety for our customers and travelers is our key priority during this challenging time,” said Jeff Lowinger, president of Cubic Transportation Systems. “The Ventra Card on iPhone and Apple Watch eliminates multiple touchpoints for riders, providing them with a safer way to pay for their journeys, while also delivering a seamless customer experience.”
"The introduction of Ventra Card on iPhone and Apple Watch is the latest example of using technology to improve the public transit experience," said CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. "This contactless payment option will help make travel much more seamless and convenient for our customers.”
“We’re excited about what this new, contactless fare payment option means for our passengers,” said Pace Executive Director Rocky Donahue. “Anything we can do to make public transportation easier and safer to use is a step in the right direction.”
The Ventra Card on iPhone and Apple Watch works with Express Transit. Riders can use Express Transit to quickly pay for rides with Apple Pay without having to wake or unlock their device or open an app.
The Ventra Card on iPhone and Apple Watch is available through the new Ventra app that was released last month. At this time, the Ventra Card on iPhone and Apple Watch is exclusive to CTA and Pace Suburban Bus services and is currently unavailable for fare payment on Metra or Pace Paratransit. RTA and Student Reduced Fare cards, including UPass cards and free ride Ventra Cards cannot be added to Apple Wallet at this time. For more information on how to load a Ventra card on iPhone or Apple Watch, visit ventrachicago.com/applepay/.
*To add a Ventra transit card to Apple Wallet, you need the Ventra app downloaded on iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (2016) or later running the latest version of iOS, or Apple Watch Series 1 or later running the latest version of watchOS.
About Cubic Corporation
Cubic is a technology-driven, market-leading provider of integrated solutions that increase situational understanding for transportation, defense C4ISR and training customers worldwide to decrease urban congestion and improve the militaries’ effectiveness and operational readiness. Our teams innovate to make a positive difference in people’s lives. We simplify their daily journeys. We promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. For more information about Cubic, please visit www.cubic.com or on Twitter @CubicCorp.
