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    Santa Clara VTA ticket vending machines now accepting contactless payment

    Oct. 11, 2021
    The newly installed tap-to-pay readers speed up the credit card transaction process so riders can quickly buy tickets, passes or reload Clipper cards and be on their way.
    Related To: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)

    Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) riders have a new, secure way to pay their fare.

    All 153 ticket vending machines at light-rail stations have now been upgraded to accept contactless payment, including both chip and contactless credit/debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. The newly installed tap-to-pay readers speed up the credit card transaction process so riders can quickly buy tickets, passes or reload Clipper cards and be on their way. 

    This upgrade improves ease of use, reduces contact with high-touch surfaces and ensures that ticket vending machine transactions are processed more securely, reducing the risk of tampering or unlawful data collection.