Tap to Pay – Capital Metro – Austin Public Transit

Tap to Pay – Capital Metro – Austin Public Transit Tap to Pay on CapMetro Bus Riders can tap to pay on CapMetro Buses, making boarding faster and easier than ever. Riders can pay their fare by simply tapping a contactless credit/debit card or payment-enabled phone. Pay fare by using: Contactless bank cards Credit cards Debit cards Apple Pay Google Pay American Express is not accepted Fare Capping Daily Fare Capping Included! Riders will never pay more than $2.50 per service day for standard fare. Once the daily cap is reached, remaining rides that day are free. Monthly fare capping is not available with Tap to Pay. For the best discounts, riders should use the Umo app, which offers both daily and monthly fare capping. How to Tap 1. Look for the scanner icon and tap your card or payment device to the scanner on the bus. 2. Payment is successful when the scanner displays a green screen and beeps! Tap to Pay Tips Tap to pay is not available on any other CapMetro services like Rail or Access. Keep your cards separate and only touch one form of payment to the reader—you can only benefit from fare capping if you use the same card to pay. Each rider must use a different contactless payment method. Link with Transit app Transit app is the best way to plan and track your ride. The app shows you when tap to pay is accepted & links to your phone wallet seamlessly! Tap into Austin Getting where you want to go is easier than ever! Plan your trip now and pay for your bus ride using Tap to Pay with your phone's mobile wallet, your credit card or debit card. Open the Trip Planner More Information Tap to pay is available on the majority of CapMetro Bus routes, with the exception of Route 214 and Route 990. You cannot use tap to pay on Rail, Access, Pickup or any other service. Charges show on your credit and debit card transactions immediately as "CapMetro". However, you are not charged for taps after you reach the daily fare cap amount.