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The Ventra app continues to experience issues despite Metra's confidence in a fix, with ongoing conflicts reported on Monday. Customers have been unable to purchase passes and tickets for CTA, Metra, and Pace services, prompting Metra to advise riders on pending charges and alternative contact options. Additionally, Metra recently implemented a new fare structure.
Metra's Ventra app, which crashed last week, is now back up and running for riders, but the real test will be during Monday's morning commute. The app experienced glitches on Thursday, the first day of Metra's new fare structure, likely due to a spike in users. Metra recommends purchasing tickets in advance and storing them on the app. The new fee structure aims to simplify pricing and attract new riders, with changes including the replacement of the 10-ride ticket with a day pass five-pack available only on the Ventra app.
The Ventra app for purchasing Metra tickets in Chicago is currently down, coinciding with the implementation of Metra's new fare structure, causing inconvenience for commuters on Thursday morning. Metra has notified conductors to allow passengers to ride until the issue is resolved, and updates can be found on metra.com.
Sound Transit's Link light rail will implement a new flat fare structure of $3.00 per trip for adults starting in fall 2024, coinciding with the opening of the Lynnwood Link Extension. The new fare will not affect low-income adult or senior/disabled fares. The change aims to simplify pricing, potentially introduce fare capping in the future, and address equity concerns. With the flat fare, passengers will no longer need to tap off at the end of their trip.
Metra, the commuter rail system in Chicago, is proposing a fare structure modification plan for 2024 that would simplify the fare system and encourage ridership. The plan includes discontinuing the 10 fare zones and replacing them with four zones, discontinuing the 10-Ride Ticket and implementing a Bundle of Five Day Passes, and discontinuing incremental fares. Reduced fares for seniors, K-12 students, and active duty military personnel would still be available. Metra is seeking public feedback on the proposed changes.