SunRail debuted new ticket vending machines for its platforms on Monday, June 17, in an effort to speed up transactions and keep its commuters moving.
The new machines are available on each SunRail platforms, with ambassadors in place to help you speak computer and not get overwhelmed.
“The new ticket machines retain the familiar purchasing prompts our customers are accustomed to, but now the process is significantly faster and offers more options for selecting rail passes.”
– DAVID COOKE, RAIL ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, FDOT DISTRICT 5
Riders with remaining value on an old yellow SunCard can transfer those funds to their mobile ticketing app account or to a new blue SunCard, which can be purchased at the machines. For paper-ticket holders who utilize the LYNX and Votran transfer discount, there is no change to the original process at the station ticket vending machines.
The new SunRail Mobile app is available at the Google Play Store and the Apple Store. The mobile app is free to download, allows riders to purchase tickets up to one year in advance, reload funds on demand, and avoids the need to tap on and off at stations.