Originally Posted by
PaxSicagia
There may also be cases where people get reduced fares when using a Ventra card.
I forgot about that one. Seniors and Students have to use Ventra to get reduced fares.
Originally Posted by
PaxSicagia
It's worth mentioning that the Ventra app can be used with all four primary methods of transit that Chicagoland's
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) offers. In addition to
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) trains and buses, that also includes
Pace suburban buses and
Metra commuter rail; although, you have to use the app for Metra. You can use Ventra card transit value to buy Metra tickets in the app, however.
The Metra thing is so freaking typical of transit in the Chicago area. Metra was required by law to accept Ventra, so they did it in the most halfassed manner possible.