Charlotte Area Transit System is asking riders to speak up about a sweeping Fare Modernization Program that would change how people pay, and how much they pay, to ride. The public comment window runs through May 7, and the Metropolitan Transit Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on May 7 at the Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Government Center. If the plan gets the green light, riders would see contactless tap payments, smart cards, fare capping and new transfer rules across buses, light rail and the streetcar.
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