It is possible to share one ORCA card between two or more people, provided that (1) you load it with e-Purse value, and (2) you alert the bus drivers BEFORE the first tap, so they can reconfigure the fare box.to accept multiple taps from the same card..
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How do I know if my ORCA card is active?
Go to www.commutercheckcard.com and choose Version 3. Enter card information and view transaction history. Or call 1-855-518-3789. If you check your ORCA card balance and your value is “pending”; you successfully transferred funds and the funds will load when you next tap your ORCA card on a bus.
What is PugetPass?
Regional Monthly Pass/PugetPass
A regional monthly pass lets you travel on all transit services in the region for a specified period of time. Passes are valid on Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, King County Water Taxi, Kitsap Transit, Monorail, Pierce Transit, Seattle Streetcar, and Sound Transit.
What happens if I forget to tap my ORCA card?
When you get off the train and tap off at your destination station, ORCA calculates the correct fare to charge against your card. If you don’t tap off, your card will be charged the maximum fare.
What does a blocked ORCA card mean?
The meaning of blocked card status via the online business account is that those cards have been designated as Blocked and cannot be used for any transaction. Note: this meaning is different than the Card Status report.
Where can I buy ORCA Crypto?
Fortunately you can buy Orca with the Coinbase app anywhere Coinbase is available. It’s quick, easy, and secure.
What is ORCA e purse?
E-purse is loaded pre-paid value on your ORCA card, like a pre-paid coffee card. The fare value of your ride is deducted automatically from your card, and if you need to transfer to complete your trip, the transfer credit is calculated.
Does Orca card work on monorail?
Monorail is currently accepting ORCA cards and credit/debit cards. Monorail is currently not accepting cash.
Are orcas free? ORCA is developed in the research group of Frank Neese. The free version is available only for academic use at academic institutions.
What happens if I don’t tap my ORCA card?
When you get off the train and tap off at your destination station, ORCA calculates the correct fare to charge against your card. If you don’t tap off, your card will be charged the maximum fare.
What is a blocked ORCA card?
Page 6. 9.0 Blocking and Replacing Defective Cards. 9.1 If an ORCA Card malfunctions, it will be blocked when it is surrendered at an ORCA Customer Service Office or received at the ORCA Regional Mail Center (201 S Jackson St, MS KSC-TR-0108, Seattle WA 98104-3856).
How do I tap my ORCA card?
Tap your ORCA card to board
- Tap your card as you are boarding. As you board the bus, tap your ORCA card on the card reader inside.
- Tap your card before boarding.
- Scan your card.
How do I load my ORCA card?
Purchase and reload your ORCA card from home or in your
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Do Seattle buses take cash?
You can pay to ride Metro buses with cash, a Metro transfer, a Metro ticket, or an ORCA card. You will need to tap your ORCA card, deposit exact fare or ticket in the farebox at the front of the bus or show the driver your transfer. Drivers do not carry money.
How do you pay for a street car in Seattle? You can pay your fare by using your ORCA Card, the Transit GO app, or by buying a paper ticket using cash or card at a pay station. Learn about payment and fares. The Seattle Streetcar is accessible and easy to board for all users.
Can you use a debit card on the bus? Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.
Does Seattle link check tickets?
Sound Transit Fare Ambassadors check riders on our trains and at the platforms for tickets or tapped ORCA cards. Our goal is to check at least ten percent of our train riders randomly every month and keep fare evasion rates around three percent. We report back to our Board how we’re doing every month.
Are Seattle buses still free?
Sound Transit requires fares on all buses and trains, with the exception of Tacoma Link light rail. Use your ORCA card or the Transit GO Ticket app for touch-free payment. Scroll down for a list of Fares by service.
Do you have to pay for Seattle Link?
A: You can buy a one-way ticket or an all day/round trip ticket for Link light rail at all Link light rail stations and Sounder stations. You can pay with cash or a credit/debit card, but the easiest way to pay is with an ORCA card.
How much is the light rail from Seatac to downtown Seattle?
Link travels between University of Washington Station and Angle Lake Station, making 14 stops along the way, including downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport. Adult fares range from $2.25 to $3.25; Children 5 & under ride free; Youth 6-18 pay $1.50; Seniors 65+ & Disabled pay $1.00.
How much does ORCA cost?
ORCA card fees
Adult cards cost $3. Youth cards have no fee for the initial card, and replacements are just $3. You can get one online, at an ORCA customer service office, or through the mail. Proof of age is required such as school ID, birth certificate, or passport.
Is Seattle metro still free?
Sound Transit requires fares on all buses and trains, with the exception of Tacoma Link light rail. Use your ORCA card or the Transit GO Ticket app for touch-free payment.
Can I use ORCA card on light rail Seattle?
How do I use my ORCA card on trains? Link light rail and Sounder train fares are based on the distance you travel. Tap your card once at the ORCA card reader before you board and again at your destination to ensure the correct fare is calculated.
What is Orca e purse? E-purse is loaded pre-paid value on your ORCA card, like a pre-paid coffee card. The fare value of your ride is deducted automatically from your card, and if you need to transfer to complete your trip, the transfer credit is calculated.
