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| Join the flock - we need Flamingo Fares Testers! |
HART and PSTA are currently seeking the public's help in beta testing Flamingo Fares, our new mobile ticketing app and smartcard system, before we release it to the general public later this year.
HART and PSTA, along with transit systems in Pasco, Sarasota, and Hernando counties are adopting Flamingo Fares as the regional fare collection system, which will allow riders to use a single payment method for travel on/between any of the participating transit systems.
Recruitment for the testing phase is now open and will run through mid-April. Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are each seeking 200 participants interested in testing the phone app and smartcard. Interested participants can apply at either gohart.org/FlamingoTesters or psta.net/FlamingoTesters, depending on the county in which they primarily ride. Selected participants will receive an email within two weeks of submitting their application with instructions and next steps.
Flamingo Fares has been in pilot testing (with limited fares) since 2016.
Fare Capping
A new feature that will launch with Flamingo Fares later this year is fare capping.
Fare-capping provides a "fairer" way to pay, with "pay-as-you-go" pricing!
For example, instead of a purchasing a 31-day pass upfront, once you ridden HART enough to "earn" a 31-day pass, you won't be charged the rest of the month! Take advantage of the financial benefit of purchasing a 31-day pass - without the upfront cost!
Check out the video below for more information on how fare capping works.
Our initial testing group will provide our teams with valuable insight and feedback to ensure a smooth deployment once the service launches later this year.
For more information on Flamingo Fares, click here.
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