Mobile Tickets and Passes with Token Transit

You are able to purchase and use bus tickets or passes on your smartphones or other mobile devices quickly and conveniently by downloading the Token Transit App in the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).  This app eliminates the need to wait in line for passes or have exact change for the bus, so you can get to the places you can go faster on Modesto Area Express (MAX).

Token Transit Features

  • Bus ticket and pass purchases (one ride, one day, seven day, or 31 day pass) using the app on smartphones
  • Convenient bus boarding using your smartphone
  • The ability to send transit mobile tickets or passes to recipients 
  • Group purchases for family and friends traveling together using one smartphone

How it Works

  1. Download - Install “Token Transit” from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Enable Bluetooth and Location Services.
  2. Purchase - 
    1. Select a Modesto Area Express (MAX) fare type, from a single ride to a 31 Day Pass. 
    2. Pay with your credit or debit card
    3. All purchased mobile tickets or passes are stored in your Token Transit account
  3. Activate - When you are ready to ride, tap your ticket or pass to activate. All tickets and passes are stored in your Token Transit account.
  4. Ride - As you board the bus, tap your phone to the Token Transit validator that is attached to the farebox. The validator will beep indicating the pass is valid.  Ride the bus anytime with ease and convenience. 

Using Token Transit Electronic Passes

Token Transit Fare Capping Explained - English

Video Transcripts in English

Token Transit Fare Capping Explained - Spanish

Video Transcripts in Spanish

  1. What if my battery dies while my pass is active?
  2. When do I need an internet connection?
  3. What happens if I lose my phone?
  1. I need help with the app; who can help me?
  2. How do I know if my mobile ticket or pass is active?
  3. Is there a record of expired mobile tickets or passes?
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