What are commuter cards and SmartCards?
The terms “commuter card” and “SmartCard” generally refer to electronic account cards issued by specific transit agencies. This type of card saves you the hassle of paying with cash or tickets. In addition, you can often save money compared with paying the normal fare for each trip. The card is “loaded” with a certain dollar value, which you can spend on travel with the transit agency that issued it. Each time you use your card, your account is automatically debited. Some cards can be automatically “reloaded” with credit as needed. WageWorks will automatically load your Commuter Program contributions onto the card.
