Eco Pass
Organizations participating in the UTA Eco Pass program will receive new electronic fare cards in December to replace the old cards that will expire Dec. 31. The new cards will not have an expiration date as they will never “expire”. Cards will be turned on and off by the employer as employees join or leave the company and activated automatically each year as a company renews its contract with UTA.
The cards may be regular Eco Passes, valid only on local buses and TRAX, or they may be premium passes, good for all UTA buses, TRAX and FrontRunner. This is determined by the organization’s contract with UTA. The card will be smart enough to know the difference when tapped to a reader. Customers using a regular Eco Pass on a premium service such as FrontRunner or an express bus will be required to purchase an upgrade ticket for FrontRunner or pay the fare upgrade when boarding an express bus.
Tap on. Tap off. Be sure to tap on when boarding and tap off when exiting to validate your fare. Tapping on and tapping off sends a message about which routes you use most, so that UTA can better evaluate and improve service. Cards not properly validated may be deactivated and require reactivation by the card issuer. You are also required to show your Eco Pass and a photo ID to the operator or transit police officer upon request.
Need help? If your card does not work or has been disabled, contact your employer for assistance. See also the Electronic Fare FAQ for answers to common questions.
For More Information
To learn how your organization can join the Eco Pass program, please contact one of the following individuals: