Introducing Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP)
How the TAPP pilot worksThe Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) pilot is now available systemwide!
With Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP), you can pay for your PATH ride directly at the turnstile with a contactless card or smart device. You can use TAPP systemwide. There is at least one TAPP-accepting turnstile in every PATH station.
TAPP turnstiles do not accept SmartLink or MetroCard. Please continue to use non-TAPP turnstiles when paying with these fare media. TAPP does not accept OMNY.
How to Use Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP)
Register Your Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) Account
Registering your account is easy. After completing registration, you are able to:
- View your trips and charges
- Manage your Travel Cards
- Receive notifications
Bringing Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) to a PATH station near you
Phase 1 - Launch of Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) Open Payment Pilot
December 2023
PATH deploys the initial TAPP turnstiles at Journal Square and 33 Street stations. Additional TAPP turnstiles planning to be deployed throughout December.
Phase 2 - Expansion of Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) Open Payment Pilot
Starting in January 2024
PATH expands TAPP pilot to Hoboken, Newark, Harrison, World Trade Center, Grove Street, Newport and Exchange Place stations. Christopher Street, 9th Street, 14th Street, and 23rd Street stations follow.
Phase 3 - Launch of Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) Full Pilot
TBD
PATH deploys TAPP vending machines and the TAPP Card.
Phase 4 - Ending the acceptance of SmartLink and MetroCard
TBD
PATH will provide advance notice so SmartLink and MetroCard users have sufficient time to use balances on these fare media.