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Flamingo Fares

Flamingo Fares

Flamingo Fares

6.7K ratings
140 reviews
✈️ Travel
Free

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Released
June 8, 2020
Updated
May 19, 2025

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Developer

Bytemark, Inc.
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About

This app simplifies paying for public transit in the Tampa Bay area. It offers flexible fare options, automatic savings by earning passes as you ride, and convenient account management. Enjoy seamless travel across multiple participating counties.

✓Expanded transit fare options
✓Save as you ride feature
✓Easy account access
✓Balance protection
✓Auto reload functionality
✓Mobile pass purchasing
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What users say about Flamingo Fares

Reviews of Flamingo Fares are mostly negative: the Travel app is rated 4.5/5 from 6.7K App Store ratings. What users like most: convenient for purchasing cards, helps organize bus passes and ensure funds for rides. Top complaints: virtual card issues (unable to switch cards, lost balances, forced to create new cards), payment method issues (unable to add/edit cards, app not accepting cards). Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Convenient for purchasing cards
  • 💡Helps organize bus passes and ensure funds for rides
  • 🚀Quick boarding process

Negative things

  • 🐛Virtual card issues (unable to switch cards, lost balances, forced to create new cards)
  • 🐛Payment method issues (unable to add/edit cards, app not accepting cards)
  • 🐛Unreliable app functionality (freezing, glitches, not working as expected)
  • 🐛Poor user experience (confusing UI, lack of instructions, unable to delete cards)
  • 🐛Inconsistent scanning/QR code issues
  • 🐛Unexpected charges and balance deductions
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What's New in Flamingo Fares

4.105

May 19, 2025

Bug fix.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Doesnt explain how to use virtual. I only wanted to add money to my card

Got my card last year at the bus station and put 25.00 on it. go to activate it and it doesn’t recognize my number wth
FFranStPete

If only it would work…

Downloaded it, created account, activated it by verifying my email, and now the app won’t work. When I log in, I just continues to spin. I deleted the app and installed it again… same issue.
DKdab kid2347903021

Slow

First time loading funds and it is slow as molasses
CCleoEd

Why Hasn't App Been Updated to Work Properly?

This app has bad reviews and issues dating back years. After putting in allllllll of my info, I keep getting an error to try again or reach out to Bytemark. When will the developers find someone else to fix these issues!
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Terrible app!!!

Why can I not use my virtual card that CLEARLY has money on it!!! I feel like they robbed me!!! You literally can’t see any card details or make any changes to ANYTHING!!!
DDougg1124
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Virtual card issues (unable to switch cards, lost balances, forced to create new cards)

Bug

Payment method issues (unable to add/edit cards, app not accepting cards)

Bug

Unreliable app functionality (freezing, glitches, not working as expected)

Bug

Inconsistent scanning/QR code issues

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to transfer virtual fare balances

Feature

Option to add student/discounted fares

Feature

Integration with digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)

Feature

Clearer instructions and troubleshooting guidance

Feature

FAQ

What does Flamingo Fares do?

Flamingo Fares is a mobile application designed to be the primary method for paying transit fares in the Tampa Bay area. It allows users to purchase and manage various fare options, including daily and monthly passes, directly from their smartphone.

What are the key features of Flamingo Fares?

Key features include expanded fare options, a 'save as you ride' system that ensures you never pay more than a day or month pass, easy account access for purchasing passes, balance protection for registered cards, and an auto-reload function to ensure you always have fare available.

Is Flamingo Fares free to use?

The Flamingo Fares app itself is free to download and use. The cost associated with the app is for the transit fares and passes you purchase through it. There are no additional fees for using the app for payment.

Which counties in Tampa Bay participate in Flamingo Fares?

Currently, Flamingo Fares is available for transit in Hernando (TheBus), Hillsborough (HART), Pasco (PCPT), and Pinellas (PSTA/Jolley Trolley) counties. This allows for a unified payment system across these participating areas.

Can I use Flamingo Fares on a tablet?

The Flamingo Fares app is designed specifically for use on smartphone devices. Attempting to use it on other mobile devices like tablets or iPads may lead to payment failures, and you would need to use an alternative payment method.