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Flamingo Fares

Flamingo Fares

Flamingo Fares

5K ratings
133 reviews
✈️ Travel
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 8, 2020
  • 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

Summarized from real user reviews of Flamingo Fares. Based on 5K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

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

maps

Maps do not work and money cannot be used
No thanks nicknames are silllyNo thanks nicknames are sillly

App doesn’t work

Haven’t even been able to use the app, it isn’t working.
The girl that was left behindThe girl that was left behind

Where is my money?

So I added only five dollars to this Flamingo card and I already had six dollars. It says I have 11 now yet I have no available money to use for a bus. I don’t understand.
$Frustrated808!$Frustrated808!

Lack of customer service

I’ve been trying to get in touch with ANYBODY who can assist with the app because the QR code isn’t scanning. After making numerous phone calls and leaving voice mail messages, nobody has responded.
cscaccacscacca

App terrible

The app is terrible - I’ve wasted more money than it cost to ride for 3 days!
kristenv920kristenv920
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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.