"Metra Riders Face Ventra App Outage Amid New Fare Changes"

TL;DR
The Ventra app for purchasing Metra tickets in Chicago is currently down, coinciding with the implementation of Metra's new fare structure, causing inconvenience for commuters on Thursday morning. Metra has notified conductors to allow passengers to ride until the issue is resolved, and updates can be found on metra.com.
- Ventra app down for purchasing Metra tickets WGN TV Chicago
- Metra 2024 fare plan: Ventra app down as new ticket changes take effect for train riders WLS-TV
- Ventra app crashes on first day of new Metra fares, closed ticket windows Chicago Sun-Times
- Metra ticketing changes take effect, bringing new methods, options and prices NBC Chicago
- Metra reports Ventra app outage as new fares set to begin CBS Chicago
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