12-07-2016, 11:24 PM
(12-07-2016, 10:41 PM)timc Wrote: How do passes work? Does the driver still push a button?
The video is showing a temporary transition state while they're installing the fare boxes and haven't launched the cards yet. I'd even guess that in the interim, drivers just check the pass and record nothing, as I don't think the new fare boxes are designed for the driver to do that.
(12-07-2016, 10:41 PM)timc Wrote: When are the EasyGo cards coming? And will I ever be able to just tap my phone?
The quoted time in regional reports is "spring 2017" for EasyGo cards - which will handle passes and regular fares.
If you want to be able to pay by tapping your phone (e.g. Android Pay or Apple Pay) or tapping a regular credit card, you need to ask your councillors for that. The technology supports it, but I have not seen any actual plans for the Region to set up that functionality.