Lvivavtodor emphasizes that the LeoKart plastic transport card and the LeoCard mobile app are two separate methods of cashless payment for public transport in Lviv.
Key Differences Between LeoKart and LeoCard
- Plastic Transport Card LeoKart:
- Features an electronic wallet that can be topped up with any amount starting from 1 UAH.
- Used for trip validation.
- Managed through the Eshop LeoKart website (personal account), which allows:
- Adding all types of cards;
- Viewing trip history;
- Checking balance and topping up the card;
- Viewing top-ups made via Eshop.
- LeoCard Mobile App:
- Offers a virtual card for cashless fare payments.
- Does not support balance top-ups.
- Allows users to purchase transfer tickets and validate them directly in the app.
- Future updates will include subscription purchases and route planning.
Why LeoKart Cannot Be Added to the LeoCard App
The app is specifically designed for ticket purchases, making it incompatible with the physical transport card.
Same Fare for Both Methods
- A single ride costs 13 UAH, whether paid via LeoKart or the app.
- Both methods provide free transfers within 40 minutes of ticket activation or card validation.
How to Use the LeoCard App
- Download the app from AppStore or Google Play.
- Register.
- Select a transfer ticket and specify the number of passengers and tickets.
- Pay for tickets using a bank card.
- Activate the ticket and receive a QR code.
- Scan the QR code on the validator in the transport vehicle. A green mark on the validator confirms successful payment.
Transfer Rules
- Free transfers are available within 40 minutes of ticket activation.
- Each new vehicle requires QR code validation.
- After the ticket expires, passengers may complete their trip to the final stop.
Ticket Inspections
During inspections, passengers must show an activated and validated QR code in the app.
Additional Benefits
- Users can purchase up to 100 tickets in advance and activate them as needed.
- Payments are processed instantly via a bank card.