Another Italian City Launches Open-Loop Fare Payments

Customers can now tap their EMV contactless cards and NFC wallets to pay for bus, tram and funicular railway fares in Bergamo.

Article Highlights

Key Takeaway:

Italy continues to be a leader in the rollout of open-loop fare payments with even mid-tier cities now introducing the technology to riders. In addition, the four largest cities in Italy, Rome, Milan, Naples and Turin, have launched contactless payments or plan to do so this year.

Key Data:

Bus operator Azienda Trasporti Bergamo, or ATB, and an associated tram network are using nearly 650 validators installed on board their vehicles. There are three validators per bus, six on each tram and seven for a funicular railway. Each validator contains a certified reader to accept EMV payments.

Organizations Mentioned:

• ATB (Bergamo)
• TEB (Bergamo)
• ATB Mobilità
• Conduent

Italy continues to be a leader in the rollout of open-loop fare payments with even mid-tier cities now introducing the technology to riders.

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