Over the next few years, the number of stores that sell ORCA will double

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

ORCA, the Puget Sound’s all-in-one transit card is now available for purchase and reloading at more stores. Beginning this month with the addition of Fred Meyer, more stores will be added on an ongoing basis, eventually doubling the number of locations and adding more availability at locally owned businesses.

ORCA cards will continue to be available at participating QFC, Safeway and Albertsons. Retailers will also begin rolling out new black ORCA cards for purchase today. They are also available at transit vending machines, online and at customer service locations.

What customers need to know:

Most customers don’t need a new card. Classic blue and Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) cards will continue to work on transit, at vending machines, online at myORCA.com, with the myORCA app and at transit agency customer service locations.

Customers can still reload their blue ORCA card at many stores. See which stores will continue to reload blue cards by visiting info.myORCA.com/retail.

https://www.soundtransit.org/get-to-know-us/news-events/news-releases/orca-retail-network-expansion-starting-today-redesigned

[jimfields33]

1. Never heard of such a thing.

Hope it works out for people.

[deRien]

2. Purchased 'Oyster' transit cards

in London at the metro station. Before we left, we were able to get a refund in cash on the balance we had.

[jimfields33]

3. Oh. I think I used one in London when I was there in 2010.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

4. It's been around for a while

Saves you time on the bus or train. Just flash it on the reader and the fare is debited from the card. It's basically an electronic wallet.

https://www.myorca.com/