Summary
This white paper explains how broadcasting relevant data to fare payment devices installed on public transit vehicles can reduce the cost of fare collection, mitigate fraud, and make fare collection systems more convenient for patrons.
Cost-effect and feasibility analysis is provided for various types of data system architecture.
Audience
Public transit agency and municipal government executives making decisions on further development and improvement of transit fare payment infrastructure.
Information technology specialists designing, implementing, and maintaining fare collection systems.