Riders will not need to pay for any additional rides once they hit that fare cap. In this new system, the fare structure will cost $2 per ride for regular fare riders that caps at $4 per day. Throughout the transition period, riders can still use their M-Cards on existing fare boxes but are strongly encouraged to use up their M-Card balances as soon as possible because the new BRT line, MCTS CONNECT, will not accept M-Cards.Winter explains the new system by saying, "It counts the number of rides that you take, and the reason it does that is that as you're paying cash fare, then you will, as you ride throughout the week or the month, you will earn the value of that pass earlier than you would have otherwise." Waukesha Metro validators will accept WisGo transfers only. WisGo validators are live on all buses now. Bus Lines quarterly newsletter located on buses./RiderInsider – Subscribe to Rider Insider email newsletter./TPReducedFare – For Transit Plus riders who use the bus./ReducedFare – For minors, seniors, and persons with a disability./ TopThingstoKnowAboutWisGo – Quick tips./WisGoLocations – Where to pick up a free WisGo card now through June 30, 2023.
To read more about WisGo, visit these links: Cash is always an option, but the Umo app has many more perks, like detour alerts sent directly to your phone, real-time bus tracking and auto reload in the online wallet so you don’t have to worry about your balance," says Milwaukee County Transit System Chief Financial Officer Tim Hosch. “Using an app is how many people do their everyday tasks such as pay for local parking or buy movie tickets, and now, buy bus fare. The first step to activate WisGo is for people to download the app. Our two communities share a deep commitment to supporting transit as a key component to a thriving workforce and a strong economy.” "The decision reinforces that public transit is essential to linking the economy not just to one metro area, but across the whole state. “I applaud Waukesha Metro’s decision to be the first to make transit in the region easier through one, simplified payment system consistent with Milwaukee County’s transit system," says Crowley. More regional transit connections are on the way. Eventually, riders can use the same WisGo payment method to continue on their journey using Waukesha Metro. Now, in addition to a new fare structure that’s easier and more modern, riders can enjoy a smoother transfer between counties with WisGo. Riders will have through September 2023 to transition to WisGo. Today, after more than a year of preparation, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, County Supervisor Priscilla Coggs-Jones, MCTS Chief Financial Officer Tim Hosch and Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly, welcomed public transit riders to WisGo, a new fare collection system starting April 1, 2023.
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