![]() ©2016 Miami Herald Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. People who don't want to use EASY Pay can continue to buy EASY Card passes with cash at the vending machines, transit service centers or sales outlets.īravo also noted that Miami-Dade officials are working with Tri-Rail, Broward County Transit, Palm Tran in Palm Beach County and others to be able to load their fare media onto the new EASY Pay app.Īnother new feature transit officials launched this week is a Pay-by-Phone service that allows users to pay their Metrorail parking fees by phone. At a later phase, in late 2017, once users establish online accounts businesses that have partnered with the county will be able to push promotions to riders, Bravo said. In the spring, riders also will be able to buy seven-day and monthly passes on the EASY Pay app. When Phase Two kicks in next spring, said Bravo, riders will be able to add money to existing EASY Cards by tapping the card on the phone. To view the arrival times, scroll down the drop-down menu below and select your route, direction of travel, then your bus stop. Buses do not yet have fare-box scanning devices, but drivers have been trained to recognize the EASY Pay QR Code. Real-Time Tracking is available for all routes and begins once a bus has started its trip, otherwise estimated times are based on the schedule. Metrorail stations already have EASY Pay-capable fare gates marked by an EASY Pay decal. Phase One, which began Thursday, allows users to buy one or multiple one-day passes. The MDT Tracker app includes a trip planner feature that gives you step-by-step suggestions on how to travel from one location to another in Miami-Dade.ĮASY Pay is being introduced in phases, Bravo said. Now, through the EASY Pay app, riders can buy passes online and the smart phone will generate a QR code - a machine-readable label that will be read by an optical scanner on the fare gate.ĮASY PAY will be linked to the MDT Tracker app that was introduced in August. Then you would tap that card at the Metrorail faregate or Metrobus farebox. "And mobile ticketing is going to help us do both of those things."īefore the EASY Pay app, riders had to purchase their train or bus EASY Card passes from either a ticket-vending machine or from a transit service center like the large one at the Government Center Metrorail and Metromover station. Use this app to submit your complaints, concerns, comments and suggestions or if you would like to report a safety issue."As part of our program to promote public transportation, in order to improve mobility, we want to do two things: make it easier to use all transit, eliminate hurdles and also provide incentives," said Alice Bravo, the director of the county's department of transportation and public works. Transit Watch: Quick and easy reporting of safety and security issues.įeedback Zone: MDT welcomes feedback from its customers. Special Transportation Services (STS): Book trips and get real-time estimated arrivals for your trips. Alerts are sent straight to your mobile device.Ĭurrent Service Updates: Instantly see which bus routes are being detoured, or if Miami-Dade Transit is operating under a different schedule during a special event or holiday.Įlevators/Escalators Status: See which elevators or escalators are out service at Metrorail or Metromover stations so you can plan ahead. Rider Alerts Registration: Register here to get alerts from MDT whenever there are service updates, delays, disruptions or detours. Transit Store: Manage existing EASY Cards, license plates for monthly parking and much more.įares: See an easy to use list of transit fares. Mobile Barcode/Passes: Purchase a 1-Day or 7-Day mobile pass. Scroll around the Miami-Dade County map and explore. Nearby: View all nearby stops and stations, real-time vehicles and route alignments. Trip Planner: Conveniently plan your trip using public transportation from your current location to wherever you need to go. Live tracking is now available for all bus routes. You can view the location of your bus, train or mover car on a map, so you can visually track it as it approaches your stop/station. Store your favorite stops and stations as favorites. See the estimated arrival time of buses, trains, and mover cars approaching your stop/station. Real-Time Bus, Train and Mover Tracker: Don't miss your next bus, train or mover car. With this application, you will have access to: With this application, you'll have accurate, real-time information on transit services in the Greater Miami area. Welcome to Miami-Dade Transit's (MDT) proprietary mobile app - the only official transit mobile app from Miami-Dade County.
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