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Transit agencies turn to fare payment technologies

Transit agencies turn to fare payment technologies

News22 Nov 2021
Nine out of 10 transit agencies plan to adopt fare payment innovations to bring riders back on board but two-fifths of agencies find it difficult to deploy new ticketing features and functions.
Brescia introduces contactless payment on all buses

Brescia introduces contactless payment on all buses

News20 May 2021
Brescia Mobilità claims to be the first city in Italy to introduce contactless payment services across its entire bus fleet, which carries approximately 40 million passengers annually.
Minneapolis introduces touchscreen and contactless payment tech for mobility

Minneapolis introduces touchscreen and contactless payment tech for mobility

News31 Mar 2021
The City of Minneapolis has partnered with Flowbird to replace its kerbside kiosks with 700 Flowbird CWT touch multi-use terminals, offering citizens a choice of payment options.
Bilbao bus service pilots contactless ticketing

Bilbao bus service pilots contactless ticketing

News25 Feb 2021
The system is being trialled as a first step in bringing safe contactless payments to passengers in the Spanish city as well as attracting locals and visitors back to public transport.
Colorado DOT launches mobile ticketing service

Colorado DOT launches mobile ticketing service

News29 Jan 2021
The contactless and Covid-safe app offers an upgrade to current ticketing options by enabling Outrider passengers to purchase and display tickets directly on their smartphones.
Report reveals what global transit commutes looked like in 2020

Report reveals what global transit commutes looked like in 2020

News27 Jan 2021
Moovit’s 2020 Global Public Transport Report includes two new categories: Covid-19 impact on public transit usage, and mobile payment demand for mass transit rides.
Transit platform launched for small- to mid-size cities

Transit platform launched for small- to mid-size cities

News26 Jan 2021
Cubic Transportation Systems is launching Umo, a flexible suite of products that enable riders to conveniently pay fares and plan trips across public and private modes, and access real-time travel information.
Miami non-profit provides autonomous deliveries to students

Miami non-profit provides autonomous deliveries to students

News08 Dec 2020
The Education Fund is teaming up with Ford Autonomous Vehicles and Argo AI to ensure students in Miami-Dade County receive fresh produce and school supplies during distance learning.
Rochester debuts MaaS-enabled fare payments-as-a-service platform

Rochester debuts MaaS-enabled fare payments-as-a-service platform

News10 Nov 2020
Masabi claims roll-out of RTS Go marks a turning point in the fare collection industry with transit agencies no longer needing to purchase their own design-and-build bespoke ticketing systems.
LA Metro and Cubic facilitate touch-free travel

LA Metro and Cubic facilitate touch-free travel

News04 Sep 2020
Through the Transit Access Pass, LA Metro and 25 participating agencies across Los Angeles County can offer customers touchless bus and rail payment options.
Dallas public transit agency upgrades kiosks to become touchless

Dallas public transit agency upgrades kiosks to become touchless

News24 Aug 2020
Interactive Citypost smart digital kiosks at Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus and light rail stations have been upgraded to be contactless to help address Covid-19 concerns.
Collier County rolls out contactless ticketing

Collier County rolls out contactless ticketing

News19 Aug 2020
The app is powered by Masabi’s Justride fare payments-as-a-service which removes the need for passengers to handle cash, physical tickets, or interact with ticketing infrastructure.
Austin transport authority expands partnership to upgrade fare collection

Austin transport authority expands partnership to upgrade fare collection

News27 Jul 2020
Bytemark will upgrade Capital Metro’s existing account-based system to include tap-and-go contactless payments plus a host of other functionality aiming to provide fast, easy, and safe payment solutions.
Specialists to jointly develop MaaS applications

Specialists to jointly develop MaaS applications

News22 Jul 2020
Masabi and Kyyti have formed a partnership to provide best-of-breed mobility-as-a-service solutions to transport authorities, agencies and operators around the world.
Touchless pedestrian push-button aims to increase safety amid the pandemic

Touchless pedestrian push-button aims to increase safety amid the pandemic

News13 Jul 2020
The SmartSense touchless PED push button, which has a five-inch activation range, aims to help reduce pedestrian exposure to contact viruses commonly found on push button surfaces.
Calgary Transit launches mobile ticketing system

Calgary Transit launches mobile ticketing system

News06 Jul 2020
Masabi’s JustRide platform allows passengers to buy tickets and passes anytime, anywhere, using their smartphones and provides a contactless service in the Covid-19 era.
St Louis Metro Transit adds contactless fare option

St Louis Metro Transit adds contactless fare option

News22 Jun 2020
The app’s new mobile fare feature is part of the transport company’s efforts to adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic and keep both passengers and employees safe when they travel.
NYC DOT encourages contactless parking payments

NYC DOT encourages contactless parking payments

News21 Apr 2020
In an effort to reduce people spreading germs by touching parking meters, the city of New York is encouraging all residents and visitors to pay for parking using an app.
Miami launches contactless payment for transit riders

Miami launches contactless payment for transit riders

News22 Aug 2019
The city is modernising its fare system with open payment technology from Cubic Transportation Systems that allows riders to tap and pay for journeys.
Scottish transport company goes contactless in time for festivals

Scottish transport company goes contactless in time for festivals

News25 Jul 2019
Bus company Lothian is introducing the country’s first contactless and fare-capped public transport system in Edinburgh as part of a partnership with Flowbird Transport Intelligence.
Mastercard and Kisio help passengers book entire trip in one app

Mastercard and Kisio help passengers book entire trip in one app

News14 May 2019
By embedding payment and security technology into trip planning and ticketing capabilities, transportation providers and cities can move towards mobility-as-a-service solutions.
No ticket to ride: Why the transport industry needs to keep up with the demand for mobile

No ticket to ride: Why the transport industry needs to keep up with the demand for mobile

Opinions07 May 2019
To meet the demand for ease and continuity in travel, transport operators need to collaborate to offer passengers one virtual ticket, from beginning to end, says Steve Wakeland, Executive Chairman, ITSO.
Singaporeans can tap and go on buses and trains

Singaporeans can tap and go on buses and trains

News05 Apr 2019
Mastercard is partnering with the Singapore Land Transport Authority on its SimplyGo initiative to make it easy for commuters and travellers to use public transport.
Mastercard continues contactless expansion to speed daily commutes

Mastercard continues contactless expansion to speed daily commutes

News25 Mar 2019
Company expects new transit solutions to be live in more than 20 cities in the US within the next few years with its M-Chip technology at the heart of the transformation.
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