# VRE Mobile

> VRE Mobile is the official mobile ticketing app for Virginia Railway Express!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.vre.mt.mobiletickets](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.vre.mt.mobiletickets)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.vre.mt.mobiletickets`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Virginia Railway Express
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 64,805
- **Rating:** 2.82 / 5 (308 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-30
- **First published:** 2015-05-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vre.mt.mobiletickets)
- **Website:** [http://www.vre.org](http://www.vre.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.vre.org/about/policies/privacy-policy/](https://www.vre.org/about/policies/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The VRE Mobile app is the official mobile ticketing solution for Virginia Railway Express commuters. It enables users to purchase and use tickets and passes securely from their smartphones anytime, anywhere. The app supports multiple payment options, including debit/credit cards and WMATA SmartBenefits®, making commuting easy and convenient.

Key features include instant ticket purchasing, storing multiple tickets for future use, secure card registration, and support for Reduced Fare accounts. VRE Mobile streamlines the ticketing process, helping riders get on board quickly without the hassle of paper tickets or station kiosks.

## Rankings

- #267,733 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `org.vre.mt.mobiletickets.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The VRE Mobile app faces serious reliability issues including frequent crashing and login failures. Users experience persistent problems with payment methods, preventing ticket purchases. Biometric login frequently breaks, and ghost tickets clutter the interface. Some features are less functional or missing compared to iPhone versions. While it provides updated train status and occasional convenience, overall user experience is marred by bugs and poor maintenance.

### Pros

- Provides updated train status information.
- Allows ticket purchase when the app works properly.
- Convenient for purchasing tickets on the go.

### Cons

- Frequent app crashes and failure to launch.
- Issues with adding or accepting credit card/payment information.
- Biometric and password login failures.
- Ghost/expired tickets display preventing easy management.
- Poor integration and missing features compared to iPhone version.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.vre.mt.mobiletickets)