Say Goodbye to Swipers and Hello to Navigator smart cards and mobile ticketing
December 31, 2017
Last day to purchase Swipers and magnetic-striped fare media (includes onboard purchase of Day Passes and Change Cards).
January 1, 2018
Customers will need to purchase fare products on a Navigator smartcard or the mobile ticket application.
Customers will no longer be able to purchase Day Passes or get Change Cards on the bus!
March 31, 2018
Last day CDTA will accept Swipers and magnetic-striped fare products for payment.
April 1, 2018
CDTA’s Navigator smart card and mobile ticketing system fully deployed.
Use the chart below to help select the best way to pay fare.
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Before January 1, 2018 |
Starting on January 1, 2018 |
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Cash on Bus |
Exact Change Only |
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Day Pass |
Navigator Pay As You Go Pay $1.30 for each of your first 3 rides and ride free the rest of the day! Never pay more than $3.90 per day! |
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3 Day Pass |
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10 Trip Pass |
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5-day Monthly Swiper |
Navigator Frequent Rider Enjoy unlimited rides for 31 consecutive days from the first use for just $65! |
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7-day Monthly Swiper |
You can get a full fare Navigator card by using one of the following methods:
- Online: www.cdta.org.
- In Person: Visit the CDTA Customer Service Center (85 Watervliet Avenue, Albany) or any Navigator retail outlet
- By Phone: Call (518) 482-8822
To get a Half Fare Navigator card, visit one of our Half Fare Navigator issue centers.
Last Updated: 11/16/2017