Bus Farebox Replacement 2026

CapMetro is upgrading the fareboxes on all buses in mid-2026. After June 1, we will not sell or accept paper passes with magnetic stripes.

Reloadable Fare Card on New Scanners

What You Need to Know

  • Use all existing paper passes before June 1
  • Day passes (and all paper passes) will not be sold or accepted at bus fareboxes after June 1.
  • Continue to use cash to buy a Single Ride at the farebox or Ticket Vending Machine after June 1.
  • After June 1, exchange unused & unvalidated passes at the Transit Store for a Reloadable Fare Card or Umo credit of equal value before December 31.

 

Get the same cost benefits of a day pass through fare capping with these methods:

After June 1, riders can continue to use these payment methods to get the benefits of a Day Pass and pay the same standard fare: $2.50 per Service Day (4 a.m. to 3:59 a.m.) for Local services and $7 for Commuter services per service day.

Watch our Fare Presentation for more information:

Read previous public comments on these changes.

How to Set Up Your Accounts

You must choose only one method: app or card!

Umo app icon

  1. Download “Umo” in the App Store here or the Play Store here. Open the app, enable location services and choose "CapMetro"
  2. Need to change the Umo language to match the language on your phone? This is automatic for Android users. Go to your iPhone settings > Umo App > Preferred Language > Select English, Spanish or French.
  3. On the home screen of the app, select “Sign in.”
  4. Select “Create a new account.”
  5. Choose to create an account with your mobile number or email.
  6. Select “Wallet” tab and then tap “Buy”.
  7. Choose to either add money to your wallet to pay as you ride or redeem a benefit code.
  8. If adding money to your wallet, you will need to link a payment method.
  9. You’re ready to ride! When you board the Bus, select the “Code” tab at the bottom of your Umo App to reveal a QR code. Hold your phone under a scanner. Wait for the sound and light confirmation screen and you're on your way! On Rail, show the conductor your QR code.

More info available in our App FAQ

CapMetro Reloadable Fare Card

  1. CapMetro Reloadable Fare Cards can be reloaded online, at participating retailers or the Transit Store.
  2. Visit umopass.com and register your account by clicking “Create Account.”
  3. Select “Register a card.” Enter the 19 digit number on the back of your card & click “Next.”
  4. Create a unique username and password.
  5. (optional) enter an email address and phone number. Click “Save”
  6. Once registered, select “CapMetro” from the main menu on the left-hand side of the screen.
  7. Select “Wallet” tab and then tap “Buy Value or Pass”.
  8. Choose to add “Stored Value”.
  9. Select cash amount to load, then complete the purchase process.