MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Beginning Monday, riding Skagit Transit buses is easier than ever with a new way to purchase passes.

The reloadable TouchPass bus fare payment system allows riders to purchase passes online and makes payment as easy as tapping the TouchPass card on a bus reader or showing your smart phone QR code to ride.

TouchPass is good for rides anywhere Skagit Transit travels, from Everett to Bellingham and throughout Skagit County.

Riders can pick up a reloadable TouchPass Card at the Skagit Station Customer Service Office at 105 E. Kincaid, Mt Vernon, WA between 830am to 430pm (closed 11am to 12noon), then pay online.

For more information on TouchPass, call 360-757-4433 or visit http://www.skagittransit.org/tp.