Transit riders will no longer have to carry around a Compass card if they decide they like the wearable option.
That’s because TransLink has formally introduced its first wearable payment option after floating the idea recently – in a limited release.
“Compass wristbands work the same as Compass Card; tap in and out when travelling on transit and reload online, at a Compass Vending Machine, by phone or in person,” said a TransLink news release. “Customers using a wristband must tap the portion with the contactless symbol. Just like a Compass Card, a $6 refundable fee is charged when you pick up your wristband.”
TransLink is releasing 1,000 blue adult wristbands and 1,000 orange concession wristbands Dec. 3.
“We’re starting with a limited release to gauge interest and will provide more of them early next year if needed,” said the news release.
TransLink touted its other changes introduced recently, including:
- The “Tap to Pay” open payment option which allows customers to tap their credit card or mobile wallet to purchase an adult fare.
- Upgrades to customer information displays for real-time train arrivals and service information.
- Upgrading service announcement audio equipment along Expo and Millennium Lines.
Visit the Compass Customer Service Centre at Stadium–Chinatown Station (Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or the West Coast Express Office in Waterfront Station (Monday - Friday 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.) to pick up a wristband while supplies last.
