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FAQ Tag: clipper

Why is Caltrain require Clipper users to tag off after exiting the train?


Caltrain implements a virtual fare gate system in some ways similar to BART. At BART, riders using a Clipper card tag on and off each time at the fare gate. When exiting the system, a proper fare is deducted. Caltrain is treating Clipper no different than BART, except that the…
Posted on April 2, 2013April 3, 2013 by admin by admin

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