Bus Farebox Replacement 2026

In mid-2026, CapMetro is upgrading the fareboxes on all buses. The new fareboxes will not sell paper day passes. This change does not affect our other services, such as Pickup or Rail.

What You Need to Know

  • Day Passes will no longer be sold with cash on the bus.
  • Cash will still be accepted for single rides.
  • Fare prices are the same.

We're Here to Help

We want to explain the changes and hear your feedback. From now until mid-December, CapMetro ambassadors will be at high-traffic bus stops and transit centers to talk riders through these changes. Our team will be setup outside the Rosa Parks Boardroom at 2910 East 5th Street on November 17 and December 17 at noon to answer your questions in person.

Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications, including auxiliary aids, services, and translation assistance, are provided upon request. Please contact engage@capmetro.org at least two days in advance.

phone being presented to a new scanner

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

The Umo app

A CapMetro Reloadable Fare Card. Get your card and load it with cash at H-E-B, the Transit Store or other popular retailers. Individuals in the HMIS can visit social service providers to get their cards. See the full list of retailers.

Tap-to-pay with your credit or debit card (Coming in early 2026)

 

You cannot use both the Umo app and the Reloadable Fare Card, you must choose one.

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.