Edmonton transit users can now pay with a tap.

The new payment feature allows riders to pay for their bus or LRT fare by tapping their debit card, credit card or phone wallet on an Arc validator. Riders are then required to tap again — using the same payment method — when exiting.

Those new fare options are available in all locations using Arc.

Arc cards and tickets, and cash fares on buses, will continue to be accepted.

Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) will no longer accept paper tickets in 2026.

The City of Edmonton launched a six-week pilot program in August, with about 30 transit riders testing out the new model.

Those with fare concessions or discounted fares can also pay by tapping, but they will need to apply the concession to their payment card online.

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