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A graphic of a hand tapping an ORCA card on a card reader, with a Link train in the background.

New ORCA ticket system rollout continues with new card readers, ticket machines

By Scott Thompson

As many riders have noticed, crews continue installing new ORCA ticket vending machines (TVM) and card readers at stations t… Read more
A graphic of a hand tapping an ORCA card on a card reader, with a Link train in the background.

The next generation of ORCA is on the way

By Katie Metzger

With new light rail vehicles coming online and three new stations opening this fall, there’s a lot to be exci… Read more
A pass reads "Seattle Center Monorail now accepting ORCA."

Seattle Monorail now accepts ORCA cards

By Katie Metzger

It just got a lot easier to connect to Seattle Center via light rail or bus.  As of today, Oct. 7, ORCA cards can be… Read more
Tap your ORCA card on and off when riding Link light rail or Sounder Commuter rail

Q: Why do I need to tap on and tap off my ORCA card?

By Matthew Johnson

Sound Transit asks riders to tap on and off of Link and Sounder trains so we know the correct fare to charge you or the… Read more

A rider tapping their ORCA card before boarding a train

New beeps coming to an ORCA reader near you!

By Sound Transit

Heads up Link and Sounder riders – the familiar “beep” coming from ORCA readers when you tap off… Read more