Metra has launched a pilot asking riders to show tickets before boarding certain trains. The agency is testing handheld scanners and collecting rider data. The program could influence future fare ...

Metra is testing out new ticket checks at five downtown Chicago stations. Starting April 6, Metra train riders will need to have their Ventra or paper ticket scanned before boarding trains. It will ...

Metra officially launched a new pilot program for electronic ticketing Monday at some downtown Chicago stations. Starting April 6, commuters at some downtown stations will have to show their digital ...

Starting April 6, Metra train riders will need to have their Ventra or paper ticket scanned before boarding trains. It will start with select off-peak trains, but may be expanded to rush-hour trains ...

CHICAGO - Metra is launching a pilot program Monday requiring riders on select trains to show their tickets before boarding in Chicago. How it works Beginning today, some riders will be asked to ...