SALT LAKE CITY (October 14, 2026) — The Utah Transit Authority will temporarily suspend fare collection and offer Zero Fare systemwide October 16-18 while UTA upgrades its fare collection system. This Zero Fare weekend follows a previous system improvement pause on fare collection September 18-20.

UTA is modernizing its fare collection software and hardware to provide riders with a faster, more convenient and flexible payment experience. The upgrades will also create the foundation for additional payment options and new rider benefits.

What riders can expect:
Zero Fare — Riders will not need to pay a fare to use UTA services Friday, October 16, through Sunday, October 18.

The fare system upgrades will set the stage for:

• Enhanced FAREPAY Card connectivity: Soon, riders will be able to sync and manage their UTA accounts online and at ticket vending machines.
• Frequent-rider savings: FAREPAY Card users benefit from fare capping, meaning the more they ride, the more they can save.
• Simple, smart and secure account management: Online FAREPAY accounts will help riders protect their card balances in the event of a lost or stolen card.
• Future payment flexibility: Additional upgrades will enable UTA to accept credit and debit cards and mobile wallets on smartphones and wearable devices as direct payment methods.
• More convenient options for occasional riders and visitors: These enhancements will provide an additional fast, convenient way to pay for transit.

Actions FAREPAY account customers should take:

The upgraded UTA fares system has a new online customer interface. Customers who manage their FAREPAY Cards online should:

• Log on to the upgraded system (farepay.rideuta.com) beginning Monday, October 19.
• Follow these steps to update their user password, security information, and payment information.

Customers may follow these instructions to log onto the new system and link a FAREPAY Card to their account.

UTA appreciates riders' patience while this important work is completed. The system upgrades are designed to make paying for transit easier, more flexible and more convenient for riders in the future.

UTA will announce on its website and social media specific fares process and hardware upgrades as they occur.

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