Introducing PRONTO, the app that makes buying fares for MTS and NCTD easier than ever! Simply add money to your PRONTO app and scan your phone at the validator for each trip you make. With our pay-as-you-go function, you always get the best fare! The PRONTO app also helps you plan trips, see real-time arrivals, get service statuses, save favorite stations, and find stops for San Diego County area transit.
Features of the app:
- Easy fare purchasing: Users can add money to their PRONTO app and scan their phone at the validator for each trip they make. The app offers a pay-as-you-go function, ensuring users always get the best fare.
- Trip planning: The PRONTO app helps users plan their trips, providing them with real-time arrivals, service statuses, and the ability to save favorite stations. This feature allows users to navigate the San Diego County transit system easily.
- Pay-as-you-go: Users can conveniently add money to their PRONTO account with a credit or debit card. Each time they scan their app, the appropriate one-way fare is deducted. Users will never be charged more than a Day Pass or a Month Pass, regardless of the number of trips they make.
- Manage PRONTO cards: Users can register their PRONTO cards for balance protection, load money onto their cards, set up autoload to top off automatically, and view their balance, current fare, and earned passes. Multiple PRONTO cards can be managed for families or groups.
- Next departures: This feature allows users to find upcoming departures using stop numbers, addresses, or landmarks. Users can also view real-time bus and train service statuses and news and access a map and list view of nearby stops.
- Trip planning: Users can plan trips using popular landmarks or addresses. The app provides full trip itineraries with fare information, walking distance, and map views. Users can set alerts to be notified when transit is arriving and access a list of recent trip plans and saved favorite stops.
Conclusion:
The PRONTO app offers a range of convenient features that make buying fares for MTS and NCTD easier than ever. With its pay-as-you-go function, trip planning capabilities, and the ability to manage PRONTO cards, the app provides a seamless and efficient experience for users navigating the San Diego County transit system.
