The Botched Launch of Clipper 2.0

Last December, Bay Area transit officials launched Clipper 2.0 – a revamp of the payment system used across the region’s 22 public transportation systems. But the rollout has been a disaster, with customers reporting glitches like payments not being credited and frequent account lockouts. Now, a KQED investigation has found that officials had been ringing alarm bells about Clipper 2.0 long before the bungled rollout. This episode first aired on Feb. 2, 2026. Links: Callout: Share your story about San Francisco’s rental market! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices