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New Zealand’s National Ticketing Project Delayed Further; Could be Headed for Major Reset

The New Zealand Transport Agency again pushed back the launch of its planned nationwide ticketing…

In-Depth: Washington, D.C., Launches Open-Loop Payments on Subway with Overlay Technology; but Transit Agency Incurs Extra Costs

The Washington (D.C.) Metropolitan Area Transit Authority launched open-loop payments Wednesday for full fares on…

New Technologies (MaaS, EV Charging) View All

Making Payments for EV Charging Easy and Safe: Experts Weigh in on How to Overcome the Challenges

Electric vehicle charging networks are growing substantially in such countries as the UK, but there…

Small Dutch Start-Up that Bought MaaS Global Assets Says It Can Avoid ‘Pitfalls’ That Defeated Whim App

The small Dutch start-up that bought pioneering mobility-as-a-service start-up MaaS Global from a bankruptcy administrator…

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Free Rides for All? Reflections on the Impact of Zero-Fare Policies

When we talk about public transit, we’re not just talking about buses and trains—we’re talking…
Paying by phone

Avoiding the Interchange Squeeze

Open-loop payment systems are a simple and consumer-friendly option for public transit agencies. They are…