Choose an Agency and Buy the Right Fare
Token Transit organizes mobile fares around participating public transit agencies. Riders begin by selecting the agency serving their area, then choose from the fare types that agency makes available, such as a single ride, day pass, or longer-period pass. This agency-first structure helps users match a purchase to the local bus or transit system they actually plan to use instead of browsing a generic ticket catalog.
The purchase flow turns a phone into the place where riders choose, pay for, and keep their fare. Available products and prices depend on the selected agency, so checking the agency name and fare conditions before checkout is especially useful for commuters, visitors, and anyone buying a pass for an unfamiliar system.
Activate a Pass When It Is Time to Board
Purchased passes stay stored until the rider is ready to use them. Activation starts the valid travel period, allowing users to prepare a ticket close to boarding instead of carrying a paper pass or searching for cash. Active passes appear separately from stored passes and show the remaining valid time, which makes it easier to tell whether a ticket is ready for the current trip.
At the vehicle, the activated ticket can be shown to the driver or scanned on a supported validator, depending on the transit agency. Keeping purchase, activation, and validation in one app creates a clear ride sequence and gives regular riders a quick way to move from a saved pass to visible proof of fare.
Keep Passes Available Across Mobile Devices
Token Transit links passes to an account and stores them in the cloud, so riders can retrieve their available purchases on another mobile device after signing in. This is helpful when replacing a phone, switching devices, or managing passes over time, because the ticket record is not limited to a paper receipt or one local screen. Stored passes remain separate from passes currently in use.
The account model also supports receiving a pass sent by another person and redeeming the provided code in the app. Families, caregivers, and organizations can therefore purchase eligible transit products for a rider without sharing a payment card or moving an already purchased pass between accounts.
Prepare Connectivity and Validation Before Travel
A data or Wi-Fi connection is needed when buying a pass and when activating a stored ticket. Once a ticket has been purchased, activated, and refreshed for the day, it can remain visible offline until it expires, giving riders a practical fallback when mobile reception is weak during a trip. Planning activation before entering a low-signal area helps avoid delays at boarding.
Location services may support agency reporting, while Bluetooth or NFC can be used for ticket validation by some participating systems. Requirements vary by transit agency, so riders should check the local agency's instructions and enable only the services needed for their ticket type. This flexibility suits both routine commuters and occasional visitors using a supported city network.
