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Special Report: Open Loop Performs during World Cup, but Transit Agencies Report Some Other Fare Issues

Transit agencies throughout North American cities hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches put their fare-collection…

Paris Announces Plans to Enable Open-Loop Payments on Métro; Targets Tourists and Other Occasional Riders

Paris transport authority Île-de-France Mobilités announced today it plans to roll out open-loop payments across…

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End is Near for Denmark’s National Fare Card, Rejsekort, as Use of GPS-Enabled App Continues to Grow

Denmark’s national ticketing agency, Rejsekort & Rejseplan, or RKRP, said it has reduced usage of…

Evaluations Detail How Masabi Outscored Cubic and Kuba to Win Sacramento Contract

UK-based Masabi won the transit ticketing contract with Sacramento Regional Transit in part because of…

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In-Depth: UK Department for Transport One of Latest Agencies to Take on Fare Evasion

The UK’s Department for Transport is among the most recent transport agencies to try to…

Vancouver Weighs Proposals from Final Four Short List; Seeks to Further Narrow List of Vendors for Contract

Cubic Transportation Systems has made it into the final four of a must-win procurement in…

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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…