A change is coming to the Grand Strand's public transportation system in how you pay for your ride.
Coast RTA will install electronic fare boxes on its buses Saturday.
The boxes take coins and bills, issue electronic change, and process magnetic fare cards.
Here are a few reminders from Coast RTA about the new electronic fare boxes:
• Let the driver know before inserting money if you are a student, disabled, or a senior citizen.
• You do not need exact change. If you do not have exact change, the fare box will issue a change card to be used towards a future ride on any Coast RTA bus with an electronic fare box. If you do not want a change card, please use exact change.
• If you need a transfer, ask the driver when you pay your fare. Transfers are good for six hours and must be used on a different route than originated.
• Your pass, card, or transfer must be in good condition to be read by the fare box. The fare box may not accept damaged cards or passes. Therefore:
- Do not bend your pass, card or transfer.
- Keep away from heat.
- Do not leave them in the sun.
- Do not get them wet.
- Do not place them next to electronic devices such as cell phones.
• All passes, cards and transfers are non-transferable and non-refundable.
If you have any questions about the electronic fare boxes, please call (843) 488-0865, ext. 228 or ext. 236.
