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Twitter Feed Finds Humor In The Ventra Transition

By Chuck Sudo in News on Oct 8, 2013 7:45PM

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A Ventra card holder tries to add cash to his card at the Halsted Street Orange Line station, Aug. 29, 2013. (Photo credit: Chuck Sudo/Chicagoist)

CTA and Pace riders caught in an endless loop of wait times and disconnects trying to activate their Ventra cards can find solace in the new @chicagoventra Twitter feed. This parody account voices your frustrations with the open fare payment system so you can find a few laughs while cursing at your phone.