Ventura, CA - Starting September 1, 2012, VISTA bus riders throughout Ventura County will again be able to pay their fares using VCTC’s popular Go Ventura Smartcard. This will allow riders to once again use one pass for both VISTA and the partner transit providers – Gold Coast Transit, Simi Valley Transit, Thousand Oaks Transit, Camarillo Area Transit, and Moorpark Transit.

“Due to the sudden notice regarding CUSA’s bankruptcy, the Commission was forced to move very quickly to get the Smartcard equipment removed from the prior VISTA vehicles,” noted VCTC Executive Director Darren Kettle. “After such a great response from our riders about how efficient the Smartcard is, we’re happy to say we’ll be re-installing the equipment in VISTA’s interim fleet during the month of August. We expect every VISTA bus will include the required equipment in time for the September 1 launch date.”

Despite the recent change in operations contractors, VISTA continues to offer the same schedules and fares. The Go Ventura Smartcard allows the user to travel seamlessly on most Ventura County public bus operators.

Sales of the popular cashless Smartcard have now resumed. “If you have a Smartcard, it’s still valid. If you want to buy one, or need a replacement, visit your nearest sales outlet. If you have turned in your Go Ventura Smartcard, you can get a free replacement card. Simply contact the VCTC Transit Office for assistance,” Kettle added.

To locate the Go Ventura sales outlet nearest you, call (800) 438-1112 or visit www.goventura.org.