"Paying for bus, train and ferry rides across the Bay Area just became a little easier. Beginning Wednesday, riders on nearly every transit agency in the region will be able to use their credit or debit cards rather than just pre-paid Clipper cards to pay for all of their trips. The switch to the Tap and Ride system includes every transit system that had used Clipper cards in the past, including Caltrain, the Valley Transportation Authority, AC Transit, SamTrans, Muni, Petaluma Transit, the San Francisco Bay Ferry, SMART train and Golden Gate Transit."
"The switch is part of the ongoing implementation of the Next Generation Clipper system, which will include other benefits for riders who continue to use their Clipper cards. Some of those changes are expected to be phased in over the next several months, including faster money transfers onto Clipper accounts, as well as discounted transfers within the Bay Area's transit systems. Riders must continue to use Clipper cards for certain discounts offered to seniors, youth and people with disabilities, as well as for the Clipper START program that offers half-price fares for low-income Bay Area residents."
Most Bay Area transit agencies now accept credit and debit cards for fares through a Tap and Ride system, removing the need for many riders to purchase and preload Clipper cards. The change covers systems that previously used Clipper, including Caltrain, VTA, AC Transit, SamTrans, Muni, Petaluma Transit, the San Francisco Bay Ferry, SMART and Golden Gate Transit, following BART's earlier move. The rollout is part of the Next Generation Clipper implementation, which will also deliver faster Clipper account transfers and discounted transfers. Certain discounts and the Clipper START half-price program still require Clipper cards. The change aims to lower barriers and boost transit ridership.
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