Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity
- Date: 12/01/2023
Security experts were skeptical about the New York MTA’s switch to an OMNY tap-and-go system when it was first announced years ago.…
Security experts were skeptical about the New York MTA’s switch to an OMNY tap-and-go system when it was first announced years ago.…
Traditionally, those using public transport have been issued a physical paper ticket as proof of their right to ride. While…
On 8 November 2023, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) announced that its passengers are now able to use the Transit app…
New research suggests that transit agencies see ridership gains when they adopt monthly fare-capping policies, which are primarily intended to…
Mastercard has partnered with Aurionpro Transit, a leading global provider of smart ticketing and payment systems, to provide commuters with a next-generation contactless…
Public transit riders in the Seattle area will soon be able to access their ORCA Cards for digital payments via…
A newly unveiled pilot program at L.A. Metro gives $150 a month to 1,000 residents to be used for transportation…
The new law, which is effective retroactively to January 1, 2023, will let taxpayers deduct a much broader range of…
The Amp card tracks every ride a customer goes on. Once a customer spends the equivalent of a day pass—$2.50—in…
Riding on SEPTA (Philly, PA) is about to become much more convenient for some passengers. The transportation agency announced on Wednesday…
Waukesha Metro has announced that it has introduced WisGo, a cutting-edge fare collection system, in collaboration with Umo. WisGo offers numerous…
City council has approved a new Social Equity Transit pass that will service both Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support…
The Maui County Council voted unanimously to approve the creation of a fare-free bus pass program, an initiative that Councilmember…
A potential bill next year would establish a universal statewide transit pass that commuters could use across transportation agencies. The…
More than nine in ten public transport users worldwide expect to be able to make contactless fare payments when travelling…
Spokane Transit Authority (STA) has implemented a way for customers to pay their fares with contactless debit and credit card…
Hackers could have hijacked the user accounts of a popular transportation app and used them to get free rides and…
Across cities and countries, technology and transportation have become increasingly interwoven. From digital ticketing to ride-hail apps, technology has made…
Fare capping may be one of the latest innovations being deployed by public transit for its ability to make it…
It is the Mobility Wallet (MW), a pilot program oriented to the community of South L.A. that provides an all-in-one way to…
Hazleton Public Transit has worked closely with contactless fare collection system provider Modeshift to plan, design and implement the mobile…
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC SNV) has announced that it has unveiled a new feature called Tap & GO…
In 2019, Stark County’s SARTA system was awarded an Integrated Mobility Innovation (IMI) grant to make public transit more accessible to all riders. Successful partnerships and communication led to more equitable mobility programs.
Perth County (Ontario, Canada) residents can borrow a plethora of items from their local library, including PC Connect fare passes,…
OATS Transit’s Northwest Region Office has announced that it will stop accepting payments on its buses effective July 1. Northwest…
Continuing its expansion into the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) space, Uber has partnered with VIA Metropolitan Transit and Masabi to…
Operating Above The Standard (OATS) Transit’s Mideast Region Office in Union announced Monday that payments will not be accepted on…
America’s payment system is transforming as methods of transacting digitally grow. Digital transactions offer the opportunity to move money faster,…
Public transit companies in Germany say more than 3 million people have already snapped up a new ticket being launched…
An innovative partnership gives residents of northwest Washington state a single fare-payment option they can use on public transit to…
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