California Replaces System That Helped Link Concessionary Fares to Open-Loop Cards Following Review by State Agencies
California transit officials have relaunched their senior discount verification program after shutting it down for six months, during which multiple state agencies conducted a security review, Mobility Payments has learned. According to one agency, scalability of the original system was a problem.
UK Transit Agency Plans London-Style Multimodal Contactless System with Fare Capping
Transit officials serving the UK’s second largest city, Birmingham, and the surrounding West Midlands region are moving forward with a London-style multimodal fare-capping system for contactless credit and debit payments, working with the major bus operator in the region, National Express, and other commercial bus operators.
Bid Update: Comercia Global Payments Bid for Barcelona Open-Loop Project Comes in Under Tender Budget
The winning bid for the fast-tracked procurement of an open-loop payments system by Barcelona transit authority ATM came in at €3.28 million (US$3.25 million), Mobility Payments has learned. That is less than the €4 million Covid relief grant ATM is using for the project.
Pioneering MaaS Start-Up Seeks Buyer, New Investors as Cash Crunch Worsens
MaaS Global, a pioneering mobility-as-a-service platform provider, is looking for a buyer, as it faces the prospect of running out of cash, Mobility Payments has learned.
Conduent Transportation Chief on Company’s Spin-Off Issue: ‘Several Weeks Later, No One’s Talking About It’
In April, U.S.-based Conduent created considerable buzz in the fare-collection industry when it announced it would spin off or sell its transportation business.
Bid Update: Dubai Evaluates ABT Proposals; Utah Receives 8 bids for Mobile Ticketing; Appeal Delays Award of Venice Contract
The Roads and Transport Authority, or RTA, in Dubai has been evaluating proposals from at least five vendors for the overhaul of its fare-collection system, Mobility Payments has learned.
Denmark Plans National Mobile-Ticketing System; Will Retire Closed-Loop Cards
Denmark plans to introduce a national mobile transit-ticketing system that will eventually replace the country’s closed-loop contactless card, Rejsekort, and perhaps other physical fare media.
California Commuter Rail Agency Plans to Launch Open-Loop Payments
The Capitol Corridor commuter and intercity rail service in Northern California plans to launch an open-loop payments trial in February, likely followed by a full rollout of the technology, Mobility Payments has learned.
Metrolinx Launches Open Loop in Toronto, though Not Yet with Largest Operators
Toronto transit agency Metrolinx Thursday launched acceptance of open-loop credit payments on its commuter service GO Transit, along with three suburban bus operators, while upgrading its UP Express airport rail line from a pilot to a full open-loop launch.
Barcelona Transit Authority Believed to Have Received Only One Bid For Fast-Tracked Open-Loop Project
Large Spanish processor and acquirer Comercia Global Payments is believed to be the only bidder for a fast-tracked project by Barcelona transit authority ATM to roll out an open-loop payments option for customers, Mobility Payments has learned.