Towards the goal of modern convenience, users of buses in the Sioux City Transit System can now use a smart card or mobile app to pay their fare.
City of Sioux City officials announced the new technology in a Thursday release, in order to give riders more flexibility in paying. They announced the launch of MyRide Sioux City, in what they say is available after partnering with a top-tier firm for the fare collection for public transit.
“Riders can now tap to pay their fare when boarding, making journeys faster, easier, and more convenient than ever before,” the release said.
With the new system, Sioux City Transit hopes to attract new riders, including students at Morningside University, Briar Cliff University, and Western Iowa Tech Community College, by offering a more modern, flexible and cost-effective way to travel, Transit Operations Manager Jason Allen said.
The MyRide Sioux City app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play, or funds can also be added online or at the city office located in the Martin Luther King Jr. Transportation Center.
