BC Transit unveils new digital payment system

BC Transit is set to launch a new digital payment system in the West Kootenays and Cranbrook.

The new system, Umo (pronounced “you-mo”), will introduce contactless payments and other fare payment methods.

Once the program is launched, you will have the choice of using the Umo Mobility app or a reloadable card as your payment method.

You can learn more here or at one of the following events:

• Castlegar
  • Community Complex
    • Tue, May 28 – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Thur, May 30 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Cranbrook
  • Public Library main entrance
    • Wed, May 29 – 10 a.m. to noon.
  • Real Canadian Superstore
    • Thur, May 30 – 10 a.m. to noon.
  • Tamarack Centre main entrance
    • Thur, May 30 – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
•  Nelson
  • Kootenay Co-Op
    • Tue, May 28 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Chahko Mika Mall
    • Wed, May 29 – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Trail
  • Riverfront Centre
    • Thur, May 30 – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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