Many of you have commented recently on the more visible presence of transit officers in the system and requests for proof of fare. For the last two months, UTA has been testing a new fare enforcement program that includes additional personnel in the system and new electronic card readers.

Starting March 1, passengers with an electronic pass will be required to “tap it or ticket.” Cash passengers and monthly paper pass holders will continue to be checked in the same manner.

Your Tap Makes a Difference.

When you tap your card on an electronic card reader UTA collects important data.  This data is used to charge your school or business for your actual transit use.  Your tap also provides important data for UTA’s service planning group so we can improve overall transit service.

Your tap is how you show proof of fare payment when riding throughout the UTA system.

Not Tapping Your Card Can Result in a Fine

Transit police are initiating more random fare inspections. Tapping your Eco or Ed pass is how you show proof of fare payment when you are inspected.

UTA ordinances allow transit police to issue tickets and fine riders without proof of fare payment.  Fines can be up to twice the regular adult monthly pass rate which will be $157 after April 1, 2012.

Please remember to tap your pass as you enter and exit the station platforms to ensure you are not at risk for paying a fine.