Harrisburg, PA — rabbittransit is excited to announce a major upgrade to its fare
collection system with the launch of rabbitPAY, going live July 21, 2026. The new
system will be available for Capital Region, Gettysburg, Shippensburg, and York fixed
route services, as well as rabbitEXPRESS, Capital Region Commuter Routes, and Stop
Hopper services. rabbitPAY offers riders a modern, seamless transit experience across
rabbittransit’s service areas.
rabbitPAY introduces a smart card and mobile-based payment system, making
boarding faster, more convenient, and more flexible than ever before. Riders will be
able to load reusable smart cards through Ticket Vending Machines, the rabbitPAY
Mobile app, the rabbittransit website, or in person at customer service offices.
“rabbitPAY makes riding transit as easy as tapping your phone or smart card,”
said Richard Farr, Executive Director of rabbittransit. “Our goal is to remove barriers
and make public transportation even more convenient, accessible, and user-friendly.
Whether you're commuting to work, heading to an appointment, or exploring the region,
rabbitPAY provides a simple and seamless way to pay for your trip.”
Key features of rabbitPAY include:
• Smart Card Technology: Riders simply tap and go when boarding the
bus.
• Fare Capping: Pay as you go without worrying about overpaying — once
you've reached the cost of a daily or monthly pass, rides are free for the
rest of that period.
• Multiple Reload Options: Load your card or account anytime via app,
online, at a machine, or in person.
• Seamless Regional Travel: Improved Fare integration between service
areas.
In preparation for the launch, rabbittransit staff will offer various public
engagement opportunities and community events in the weeks leading up to July 21 to
help riders sign up, answer questions, and make the transition to rabbitPAY as smooth
as possible. Riders are asked to visit www.rabbittransit.org for more information
regarding times and locations of these upcoming events.
As part of the fare collection system upgrade, a modest fare increase will also
take effect on July 21 — the first fare adjustment to these services since 2018 —
ensuring continued investment in safe, reliable, and modern public transit services. The
fare changes affect Capital Region, Gettysburg, Shippensburg, and York fixed route
service; rabbitEXPRESS; Capital Region Commuter Routes; Stop Hopper; and shared
ride service’s Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and ADA Complementary Paratransit
(ADA) program rates.
For more information about rabbitPAY and upcoming fare changes, visit
www.rabbittransit.org/rabbitpay/ or contact info@rabbittransit.com.
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rabbittransit, a regional public transportation provider, offers a variety of transportation services to the residents of Adams, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Harrisburg City, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Union and York. rabbittransit’s administrative offices are located at 901 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101. Nearly 9,200 people depend on rabbittransit each day to get to work, medical facilities, school and other life-sustaining activities. rabbittransit is dedicated to helping all residents in the region get to where they want to go
