{"id":22052,"date":"2013-07-15T14:30:48","date_gmt":"2013-07-15T21:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spacing.ca\/vancouver\/?p=22052"},"modified":"2013-07-15T14:23:53","modified_gmt":"2013-07-15T21:23:53","slug":"translink-seeking-compass-card-testers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spacing.ca\/vancouver\/2013\/07\/15\/translink-seeking-compass-card-testers\/","title":{"rendered":"Translink Seeking 5,000 Compass Card Beta Testers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As Translink prepares to launch Compass\u2014its\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.translink.ca\/en\/Fares-and-Passes\/Compass-Card\/Compass-Cards-and-Products.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">region-wide transit fare card<\/a>\u2014later this year, they are looking for 5,000\u00a0regular\u00a0transit\u00a0users\u00a0to help test the system.<\/p>\n<p>From <a title=\"You could be a Compass Beta tester\" href=\"http:\/\/buzzer.translink.ca\/2013\/07\/you-could-be-a-compass-beta-tester\/\">The Buzzer<\/a> blog:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Want to help us put Compass to the test? Now until August 9, we\u2019re recruiting 5,000 people to help us test equipment from across the entire system\u2014and forever change history by helping launch the biggest transit project in Metro Vancouver!<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HeZ8Dz97YrI?rel=0\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b><!--more-->How it works<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Your mission as a Compass Beta tester? \u2013 simply\u00a0\u201ctap in\u201d and \u201ctap out\u201d of the Compass system.\u00a0Easy, right?\u00a0Your taps will help us make sure the system is working properly and efficiently.\u00a0It\u2019s an important job, and we need your help.<\/p>\n<p>And, if you\u2019re extra-eager, there will\u00a0also be extra tests you can help with, such as the testing of Compass Vending Machines. These special tests won\u2019t be included in the general test program, but if you\u2019re chosen as a tester, keep an eye on your email for invitations to these events.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be taking the results of all the tests and using it to make changes where needed, and fix things that need fixing.<\/p>\n<p><b>Do you have what it takes?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As much as we\u2019d love to include everyone,\u00a0we only have a limited number of Compass Beta tester spots available, so get your application in early!<b>\u00a0<\/b>When we get all the applications in, we\u2019ll evaluate\u00a0them\u00a0based on three main things: routes, frequency and payment method.<\/p>\n<p>All modes of transport,\u00a0including\u00a0SeaBus, West Coast Express, SkyTrain\u00a0and bus,\u00a0will be included.\u00a0And, we\u2019ll be trying to get a variety of transit users to best gauge feedback for the whole system.\u00a0That means we not only want frequent users, but occasional users as well.<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Apply now!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sound good? 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