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Re: Regional fare payment comes to your smartphone today

Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 1:11 pm
by DaveKCMO
Every new user gets a free day pass (expires 10 days after registering)!

iOS download - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ridekc/ ... 58345?mt=8
Android download - https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... .ridekcapp

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Re: Regional fare payment comes to your smartphone today

Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 2:21 pm
by ULCajun
Used the free fare yesterday, it was so easy.
Too bad I won't be able to continue using it since work won't be able to buy us the mobile passes

Re: Regional fare payment comes to your smartphone today

Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 11:26 pm
by longviewmo
If someone who can script is petty enough to spoof the app, that's probably the least of their nefarious deeds.

Re: Regional fare payment comes to your smartphone today

Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 8:18 am
by DaveKCMO
a couple of tweaks: you can now pay with american express and the quantity limit for day passes is now ten instead of one.

Re: Regional fare payment comes to your smartphone today

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 9:05 pm
by DaveKCMO
the official rideKC app now displays streetcar locations. check the 'where's my ride" feature and search for 'streetcar'. you can favorite the route for quick access.

Re: Regional fare payment comes to your smartphone today

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:45 am
by Eon Blue
I love this app and highly recommend it to anyone who rides the bus at any frequency.

Re: Regional fare payment comes to your smartphone today

Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 7:15 am
by DaveKCMO
Eon Blue wrote:I love this app and highly recommend it to anyone who rides the bus at any frequency.
That would be awesome as an App Store Review...

Re: Regional fare payment comes to your smartphone today

Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 8:09 am
by Eon Blue
I tried once, but it would not go through. I suppose I should try again. :oops:

Re: Regional fare payment comes to your smartphone today

Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:33 am
by earthling
On a related note, KCATA opening its Uber style ondemand service to general public, downtown at first.


https://cityscenekc.com/transit-agency- ... -new-year/
Fares for the on-demand service are $3 for the first eight miles and $2 each mile after for senior passengers or those with disabilities.

For the general public, the fare is $10 for the first five miles and $2 for each mile after. And as opposed to other private ride-hailing services, there is no surge charge.

“No other transit agency in the U.S. offers the same service,” Makinen said.
Here's the app..
http://ridekc.org/mobility-services/rid ... m-ondemand

Re: Regional fare payment comes to your smartphone today

Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 1:28 pm
by Riverite
Greater downtown? So I'm guessing Hyde park is included in that

Re: Regional fare payment comes to your smartphone today

Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:32 am
by mykn
earthling wrote:On a related note, KCATA opening its Uber style ondemand service to general public, downtown at first.


https://cityscenekc.com/transit-agency- ... -new-year/
Fares for the on-demand service are $3 for the first eight miles and $2 each mile after for senior passengers or those with disabilities.

For the general public, the fare is $10 for the first five miles and $2 for each mile after. And as opposed to other private ride-hailing services, there is no surge charge.

“No other transit agency in the U.S. offers the same service,” Makinen said.
Here's the app..
http://ridekc.org/mobility-services/rid ... m-ondemand
Doesn’t that seem more expensive that an uber trip (except for during surge pricing)?

Re: Regional fare payment comes to your smartphone today

Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:28 am
by kboish
I don't think so. I just checked a trip that is 4.9 miles (work to home) and it would cost $10.86 for uber, plus tips are now expected. Thats without surge pricing.

The best thing this does is allow guests. Previously it was just a single ride purchased, which is expensive. Now it actually makes sense as a ride share app.

The thing that will set it apart is how long it takes to actually get the ride. I have tried to use Z-trip (because i philosophically hate Uber), but their app always screws up and takes forever....so i usually turn back to uber.