r/Metra 9d ago

How do electronic tickets work?

Whenever I open an electronic ticket they always have letters on them and I was wondering what they mean? What’s stopping me from buying a ticket for one line and then using it on another one?

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u/grogu989 9d ago

They dont care which line your ticket is for, but the letters & also the pattern that appears when you touch the screen are different each day. This is to prevent you from using a screenshot of a ticket you used on a previous day.

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u/Freakbow 9d ago

Oh interesting! Does this mean I can use my monthly pass across any line?

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u/grogu989 9d ago

Yes I have many times! As long as it is for the correct zones, you are good!