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Track your bus or train in real time with valley metro's new app.

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If you’re standing at a Valley Metro stop wondering when your bus or light rail train is going to arrive, there’s a new app to help you plan your trip. 

Valley Metro’s free  smartphone app  gives riders service alerts and updates. It includes route maps and navigation, and it tracks the transit system’s buses and trains in real time. 

“Our riders really do want more information about when their next bus and train are coming," said Susan Tierney with Valley Metro. 

Valley Metro reports more than 90% of its riders use smartphones. The new app is available on iOS and Android platforms.

Tierney said the app was in development for years before going live this month. She said Valley Metro plans to continue adding features to it. By next year, she said, riders will even be able to pay their fare on their smartphone.

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Valley Metro launches option for riders to buy and scan fare from phone

PHOENIX — As the Valley counts down to the big game next Sunday, Valley Metro tells ABC15 they are now launching a new mobile option to make for a smoother ride on the light rail or bus system.

"You can plan your trip, you can track your trains in real-time, and now you can buy your pass," said Valley Metro Public Information Specialist Brittany Hoffman.

Riders can now scan their pass at the light rail platforms and on buses.

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Valley Metro says current and future app users will need to create an account with a valid email address to access the new features. That way they can pay, scan, and hop onboard at once.

This is all ahead of an expected increase in ridership with Super Bowl crowds. Valley Metro said they understand most people use their phones for everything. So, it just makes sense for them to add this option.

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Third street station is opening june 14, 2023. check here for more details., saturday service adjustments, ⚠   covid-19 update : passenger limit increase, 💳   accepting debit & credit cards - starting march 1, 2021, vmgo announcement, click here to view valley metro minor route adjustments.

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Welcome to valley metro.

Valley Metro is the public transportation provider for the Roanoke Valley. Service includes fixed routes, specialized transportation for individuals with disabilities , and special event shuttles. Valley Metro also provides commuter bus service between Roanoke and the New River Valley with its Smart Way Bus. Discover how safe, convenient, and economical it is when you Enjoy The Ride with Valley Metro.

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The Smart Way is a commuter bus service that links the Roanoke Valley to the New River Valley. Learn More

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Please be aware that detours and inclement weather may change schedules at anytime. Please check back for updates. Learn More

Get the latest news about Valley Metro and what we are doing! Learn More

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Trip Planner

V-PASS makes it easier than ever to ride Valley Metro with our new V-Pass fare card system. Purchase daily, weekly, monthly cards, or try the new 15 Ride Pass for any duration. Visit Third Street Station to purchase or www.valleymetro.com to Learn More.

Smart Way Connector

The Smart Way Connector is a bus service that connects to the AMTRAK Train Station in Lynchburg while servicing the New River Valley, Roanoke Valley, and Bedford. Learn More

Ads On Buses

Bus ads reach Roanoke! Everything about transit advertising is BIG! What are you waiting for? Get ON the bus! Don't miss out on the opportunity to REACH ROANOKE! Learn More

RTPI (Real-time Transit Passenger Information) Valley Metro’s VMGO RTPI service will be launched in two distinct phases. Phase I is for the Smart Way, Smart Way Express, and Star Line Trolley. Phase II - will provide RTPI for all Valley Metro services. Learn More

Planning Your Bus Trip in the Valley of the Sun

Valley Metro  provides bus transportation in the Greater Phoenix area.

Under the Valley Metro brand, local governments joined to fund the Valley-wide transit system that the public sees on the streets today.

Click here  to learn more about Valley Metro and its history.

Riding the Bus 101

Planning Your Trip Taking public transit can be intimidating if you’ve never used it before. Valley Metro offers a number of online resources to help you plan your trip and feel prepared.

Plan your trip using the  Valley Metro Trip Planner . While on the trip planner webpage, you can also use the  Valley Metro system map  to get the lay of the land and view the most current route  schedules and maps . Be sure to understand the route schedules for each leg of your trip and the hours of operation for all modes of public transit you plan to take.

Are you an app person? Check out  Valley Metro’s list of online tools . They’re easy to download and use with your smart device. Not an app person? You can download the most current  transit book  online.

Paying Your Fare Valley Metro Rail, Valley Metro LINK and local buses share the same fare structure. Check out the Valley Metro website for more details on all of the  fare options .

Bus Fares may be purchased four different ways – click on each option to get details on how to purchase your transit pass.

Retail Fare Sales Locations  – throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area

At  Fare Vending Machines   –  located at each light rail station and select  LINK stations

On the Bus – Save Time and Money by  Purchasing your Pass Before Boarding the Bus!

Getting on Board

How to Ride the Bus Once you’ve planned your trip and purchased your transit pass, there are some items to note when you get on board.

• Arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before your bus is scheduled to depart. Be visible, stay in the safe zone (away from the curb), and have your fare ready.
• If you have a bike – All Valley Metro buses are equipped with bike racks, which are available on a first come, first-served basis. If the rack is full, you will need to wait until the next bus. See all the tips for bringing a bike with you when you ride the bus (link bringing a bike with you on the bus to http://www.valleymetro.org/getting_on_board/bikes_bus) on the Valley Metro website.
• Let others exit before boarding. Pay your fare and find a seat. If not seat is available, simply stand behind the yellow line near the front of the bus.
• Major streets and stops are announced and visually displayed. Watch or listen for your stop. About a block before your destination, pull the cord or press the strip near the window to signal the operator.
• Exit through the back door.

Want More Information? You can find information on  Valley Metro policies for riding the bus ,  transit centers ,  park-and-rides ,  accessibility  and safety  on the Valley Metro website.

You can also visit  Valley Metro’s FAQ page  for a list of questions frequently asked by riders or contact their  customer service representatives  directly.

Looking for a List of Local Destinations? Check out a list of  local destinations  you can get to with public transit. Plan your adventure today!

Airport Connections Using public transit to connect to  Sky Harbor International Airport?

Connect to Sky Harbor International Airport via PHX Sky Train® at the 44th St/Washington light rail station or with Valley Metro bus routes 1 and 44.

The PHX Sky Train® is a free service connecting travelers from the 44th St/Washington light rail station to all terminals and East Economy parking. Learn about Sky Train by  clicking here .

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Valley Metro , the Phoenix metro area’s regional public transit system, provides bus service to, through and from Goodyear to and from other Valley communities.

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• Plan your bus trip with Valley Metro's trip planner 

Valley Metro Express Bus from the Goodyear Park and Ride:

• https://www.valleymetro.org/maps-schedules/562

Valley Metro local bus routes serving Goodyear with regional connections:

• Route 3 – Van Buren Street - https://www.valleymetro.org/maps-schedules/3
• Route 17 – McDowell Road - https://www.valleymetro.org/maps-schedules/17

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The Valley Metro app is your tool for taking transit in the metro Phoenix area.  Mobile fare makes taking transit even easier – buy your pass, scan it at the purple fare reader and ride. Trip planning helps you get where you want to go with step-by-step navigation and real-time tracking for bus and light rail. Features: - Buy your fare and scan it at the purple fare readers - View your pass purchase history - Plan your trip with step-by-step navigation - Track your bus or train in real time - View your trip’s travel time - Save your favorite stops - Get service alerts and updates

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Man shocked by $143,000 phone bill from overseas trip

(Gray News) - When it comes to your phone plan, it helps to read the fine print. A Florida man learned that the hard way after he incurred a fortune in roaming charges during a trip to Europe.

Rene Remund told WFTS he was charged $143,269 for using 9.5 gigabytes of roaming data during a three-week trip to Switzerland.

He said he’s been a T-Mobile customer for more than 30 years and said he had been assured beforehand at a T-Mobile store that he would be “covered” while overseas.

At first, Remund said his eyes deceived him, as he thought the bill was for $143.

He said he got in touch with a representative, who assured him the bill was correct. At that point, he turned to legal help.

T-Mobile ended up crediting him for the account.

The Federal Communications Commission encourages people to know the details of their cellular plan coverage before they go on international trips, including whether your mobile phone will work there, what the roaming rates are and how to track your usage.

T-Mobile similarly encouraged its customers to check the details of their plans before setting out, as some older plans don’t include international roaming.

“If you’re not on a Go5G, Magenta, ONE Plan, Essentials, or a Simple Choice plan and you’ll be traveling outside the U.S., you can add World Class International Roaming to each line,” T-Mobile said on its webpage devoted to explaining its international roaming services . Customers can do this by managing their plan .

Other options include blocking international data and having a prepaid plan while overseas.

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