Transportation

Omaha Metro to offer contactless fare payment

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May 5, 2021

Omaha Metro Transit has awarded a multi-year contract to Cubic Corp. to deliver its Umo Pass solution to allow riders to seamlessly plan and pay for transit journeys through a single fare payment system, according to a press release.

Umo Pass, a cloud-based, software-as-a-service platform, allows riders to pay through various touchless options, including smart cards, a mobile app, paper tokens such as QR or bar codes, or even student ID cards. Cash-preferred riders can purchase electronic fare cards at convenient retail locations and reload their cards before use.

Launching in summer 2021, Omaha Metro Transit riders will download the Umo Mobility app on their smartphones or use their tap cards to start loading fare value.

Riders can purchase fares and manage their accounts through multiple options, including ticket vending machines at transit stations and transit centers; online transit account management; and purchasing options at stores across Omaha.

Omaha Metro Transit will utilize the Umo Pass platform on 170 ORBT, fixed route and paratransit vehicles, as well as ticket vending machines.