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OcelotWolf t1_iydgu0t wrote

“Transit” (by Transit App, Inc, on the iOS store it’s green with a white sideways S) is the go-to for most people, it integrates schedules with real-time bus/T tracking and also lets you buy tickets you can scan as you board

Edit: it does look there are other options… there is no single “official” app for PRT

https://www.rideprt.org/inside-Pittsburgh-Regional-Transit/rider-info/mobile-applications/

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lennyj17 t1_iydlsqu wrote

Just a caveat to add - Mobile Ticketing doesnt NOT work on the T, so you will need to use a ConnectCard.

From the back n forth dialogue I saw on Twitter with PRT .... PRT seems to be in the process of moving to a unified NFC payment system like other Transit Systems with proper fare payment technology (NYC's OMNY, Chicago's Ventra). So the current Mobile Ticketing may never get going on the T.

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ShatteredAvenger t1_iydvf6t wrote

glad to hear they’re working on NFC, the current mobile ticketing system is pretty awkward and not really any more convenient than just carrying a conectcard

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vocalyouth t1_iye188l wrote

they added QR code readers to many of the bigger T stops so you can pay using the Transit app now apparently. i haven't seen anyone really using them, but they popped up in the last few months.

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verdesquared4533 t1_iydx675 wrote

Just experienced the ease of NFC / tap and pay in another city. Really makes it easy to use transit. I'll believe it when I see it here.

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CrazyCanuck57 t1_iyebmrg wrote

They do have the scanners at some T stops, last I rode they weren't functional. All the drivers I've had or the station attendant just need to see the mobile ticket and you should be good.

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DefinitionFine1060 OP t1_iydi8yb wrote

Thanks! The link is perfect. I should have mentioned I have an Android phone, but it looks like Transit has an Android app too. Appreciate the help! I should have poked around the transit website for the app page, but I got impatient.

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mckills t1_iye5tq8 wrote

You can also rent POGOH bikes with the transit app!

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