The Brief
- Metra has launched a pilot asking riders to show tickets before boarding certain trains.
- The agency is testing handheld scanners and collecting rider data.
- The program could influence future fare integration across regional transit systems.
CHICAGO – Metra is launching a pilot program Monday requiring riders on select trains to show their tickets before boarding in Chicago.
How it works:
Beginning today, some riders will be asked to display a Ventra ticket or paper ticket before they can access train platforms at certain downtown stations.…