A change is coming to the way local transit users pay for their rides.
BC Transit will phase out the sale of legacy adult and student/senior monthly pass fare products, including tickets, in the Prince George Transit System on Dec. 1, replacing them with Umo-enabled fare options.
Starting next month, fare products will be available through the Umo app or a reloadable Umo card, which can be used to easily load and store various fare types.
The updated fare structure includes the following options:
- Single Ride – Cash balance: $2.50
- DayPASS – Cash balance: $5
- Onboard DayPASS: $5
- 10 Single ride tickets: $22.50
- 30-day pass – adult: $60
- 30-day pass – Concession: $50
- Student semester pass: $135
These fare products can be purchased in person at BC Transit Umo retail vendors, online at ca.umopass.com, or by contacting Umo customer service at 877-380-8181.
While BC Transit transitions to the Umo payment system, legacy adult and student/senior monthly passes will no longer be sold. However, riders can still use any remaining balance on these legacy passes until they are used up. Additionally, legacy tickets will remain available at select retail vendors for a limited time.
Cash payments will continue to be accepted on buses, as will the BC Bus Pass for eligible low-income riders. The U-Pass program, available to students at the University of Northern British Columbia and College of New Caledonia, will continue to be offered through the Umo payment system.
BC Transit encourages riders to familiarize themselves with the new payment methods, including downloading the Umo Mobility app or obtaining a reloadable Umo card for easier fare payment and greater flexibility.
For more information on fare options, payment methods, and how to use the Umo system, riders can visit the BC Transit website at bctransit.com/prince-george/fares.
