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| Location | Lower Mainland |
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| Technology | |
| Operator | Cubic Transportation Systems[3] |
| Manager | TransLink |
| Currency | CAD ($5 minimum, $175 maximum load) |
| Stored-value | Pay as you go |
| Auto recharge | Autoload (registration required) |
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| Variants | |
| Website | compasscard.ca |
The Compass card is a contactless smart card automated fare collection system used primarily for public transit in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Compass card readers were first implemented as a beta in September 2013.[1] Due to delays, full implementation to the general public began in August 2015.[5][2] The system is operated by Cubic Transportation Systems and is managed by TransLink, the transportation authority for the region.[3]
Compass cards and tickets have been required for all trips taken by SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express since April 8, 2016.[6] By June 2016, TransLink reported that more than 915,000 customers had switched to using Compass, which included 95% of customers who could have used other fare media such as cash or paper-based FareSaver tickets.[7]
Riders are able to purchase Compass cards and add fare value online, by phone, or at Compass vending machines located at SeaBus terminals, SkyTrain stations, and West Coast Express stations. Compass vending machines are also available at 18 participating London Drugs retail store locations.[8][4]
- ^ a b "TransLink Compass Cards: 8 things to know as testing winds down". Global News. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
- ^ a b "Compass Tickets—Coming Soon to a SkyTrain Station Near You!". Buzzer Blog. TransLink. August 26, 2015. Archived from the original on August 27, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
- ^ a b "Official Compass Card FAQ". TransLink. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ^ a b "Where to Buy Compass Cards and Passes". TransLink. TransLink. 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Jeff, Nagel (November 28, 2013). "Compass card rollout delayed for most transit riders". Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- ^ "Fare gates are closing today!". Buzzer Blog. TransLink. April 4, 2016. Archived from the original on April 5, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ^ "TransLink ridership, revenues increase due to Compass Cards". Archived from the original on June 26, 2016.
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