06/17/2026
🚦Downtown Pittsburgh mobility tips of the week! There is a new bus pass card system from our friends at Pittsburgh Regional Transit.
What is ReadyFare? Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) will soon move from ConnectCard® to an enhanced, next-generation fare card called ReadyFare™. https://rideprt.org/ReadyFare?fbclid=IwY2xjawSfkIlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1VnQ5VVRYRUMxSDFHRXFKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHljcno8xDWoB-OpZtIv1qhaUh-N9sKyvK_pkyoL4fb5YIrwX57XVmiNVwiA1_aem_Zr7dLlKHkpC4VPvPsr0VfQ
During this transition, riders can still use their ConnectCards. We do not yet have a date for when ConnectCards will no longer be accepted, but we expect it to be sometime in late 2026. You will be able to transfer any remaining balance from your old ConnectCard to your new ReadyFare card using an online balance transfer form.
How Do I Get a ReadyFare card? 💳 Current registered ConnectCard holders will receive a card in the mail with instructions on how to request a ReadyFare card. Current ConnectCard holders who have registered their card with an email address will also receive an email with these same instructions. Once a request for a new ReadyFare card has been submitted, PRT will mail you your new card with instructions on how to transfer your ConnectCard balance to your new ReadyFare card.
ReadyFare Vending Machines: You will also be able to purchase a ReadyFare card for $1 at the New Fare Vending Machines (FVMs) that are currently being installed. Once a ReadyFare machine is installed at a location, the existing ConnectCard machine will be removed.
Can't wait for snail mail? 📱 Download the Ready2Ride App! https://pgh.justride.tickets/
Learn more about getting around Downtown: https://downtownpittsburgh.com/getting-around/
Are you Ready? The transition from ConnectCard to ReadyFare is ramping up!
New fare vending machines are scheduled to start rolling out across our system later this month. In the meantime, your ConnectCards will continue to work during this transition.
To stay up to date on the transition to ReadyFare, make sure to visit https://www.rideprt.org/fares-and-passes/readyfare/
Don’t want to wait for the new ReadyFare card? Download the Ready2Ride mobile app today.
