Continued vandalism is causing Sacramento Regional Transit to rethink the way riders pay.

On Wednesday, the agency launched the Transit Connect App, where riders can purchase and activate tickets all on their smartphone.

Many riders use Connect Cards for their tickets, but the machines to tap in their ticket for their ride are frequently damaged.

"It was really causing a challenge for these riders that said I have my Connect Card, I've paid my fare, but I can't tap," said SacRT spokesperson Jessica Gonzalez.

Gonzalez said they just became too hard to fix.

All Connect Card holders will be phased into the app in 2026, so they will not have to worry about carrying the card or broken machines - they will just need their cellphones.

SacRT has been increasing its camera network that is mon

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