Curse you BART ticketing machines for not being able to add Clipper card value!
But wait... I told you before BART will be having that ability soon, and there's some great news from the agency:
Starting today to Friday, you can now try out select machines to test at two BART stations in San Francisco.
The two stations: Glen Park & Civic Center.
Testing hours: This Wednesday from 1:30PM to 7PM, and Thursday & Friday from 7AM to 7PM.
There will only be one machine at each station that will handle the Clipper transactions for this test phase. BART engineers will be on-hand to see how it's going, and if you can't find the machine, ask the station agent.
If you want to add with a debit/credit card, you can only do so at Glen Park. Cash will be accepted at both stations. If you pay with cash, you can get a maximum of $4.95 in change (e.g. I want $18 in value, but feed a $20, I'll get back $2).
This is only a test of the machines, and if everything goes well, roll-out on the BART system will happen gradually for the next few months. Please remember, these machines don't issue new cards, you must have a card in possession to participate in this trial.
For more info, click here for BART's press release.
