ORCA transit card coming soon to Washington area
24 March, 2009
category: Contactless, Financial, Transit
The contactless One Regional Card for All, better known as ORCA, will soon make its debut in the Puget Sound area of Washington. In the pilot stage for several years, the card will be available for riders of seven area transit agencies. The King County Council recently approved a plan to roll out the regional fare coordination system this spring.
“This system makes various forms of transit more accessible to all riders,” said one government official.”The new ORCA card will help riders have a more seamless and enjoyable transportation experience.”
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