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‘What went Wrong?’: Why Most Vendors were No-Shows When It Came Time to Bid on Warsaw’s Fare Project

Warsaw public transport authority ZTM has yet to award a contract to the lone vendor that bid on its…

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…

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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Transport for London Expected to Reveal Winner of Major Revenue-Collection Contract within Weeks

Transport for London is expected to soon announce its long-awaited award of a major fare-system…

Tip Sheet: Fare Project is Back in Abu Dhabi; Agency Adds Equipment to new Tender Request

Also: Swedish transport agencies disclose plans for procurements; RFP Finally Drops in Miami; three months…

Industry Insight View All

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…