Industry Insight Archives - Mobility Payments

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

by Carl CommonsPosted on December 13, 2024 (May 15, 2025)Posted in Industry InsightTagged Zero-fares

When we talk about public transit, we’re not just talking about buses and trains—we’re talking about people, communities, and the essential lifelines that connect them. So when the idea of…

Avoiding the Interchange Squeeze

by Kevin BurgessPosted on January 18, 2023 (May 16, 2025)Posted in Industry Insight

Open-loop payment systems are a simple and consumer-friendly option for public transit agencies. They are increasingly deployed throughout the world because they benefit tourists and new and existing riders alike.…

Building Flexibility into Fare-Collection Systems

by Amin ShayanPosted on October 6, 2021 (October 6, 2021)Posted in Industry Insight

Contactless EMV payments are being recognized the world over as an essential way to modernize fare collection, improve rider experience and encourage more widespread public transport use. While transit agencies…

Using Data to Navigate Demands of the Pandemic and Its Continuing Aftermath

by Miki Szikszai and Dallas DelaneyPosted on September 8, 2021 (September 8, 2021)Posted in Industry InsightTagged Snapper

Ticketing data provides a rich source of information that can make our networks better, increase public trust and encourage use of public transport. Punctuality, frequency and reliability have long been…

Using Blockchain to Establish Trust among Parties to Accelerate Growth in the Mobility-as-a-Service Market

by Takashi TogamePosted on July 6, 2021 (July 7, 2021)Posted in Industry Insight, Industry Insight

It seems that city leaders and other officials around the world are pinning their hopes on mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) to help them reduce traffic congestion, slash greenhouse gas emissions and improve…

To Build a Better Post-Covid World: Master the Elusive First and Last Mile

by Mick SpiersPosted on July 6, 2021 (November 30, 2023)Posted in Industry Insight, Industry Insight

In towns and cities around the world, people are starting to dream, plan and prepare for a new normal (whatever that means) and a post-COVID world. [...]Read More

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

Avoiding the Interchange Squeeze

Building Flexibility into Fare-Collection Systems

Using Data to Navigate Demands of the Pandemic and Its Continuing Aftermath

Using Blockchain to Establish Trust among Parties to Accelerate Growth in the Mobility-as-a-Service Market

To Build a Better Post-Covid World: Master the Elusive First and Last Mile

Las Vegas Transit Agency Thought Tourists would Use Open-Loop Payments More than Residents; It was Wrong

Major San Francisco Transit Operator BART to Launch Open-Loop Payments Tomorrow following Delays

Cubic Execs Seek to Calm Worries among Agencies and Employees as Its Poor Showing in London and Lawsuit against TfL Sink in

Breaking: Cubic Transportation Systems Files Legal Challenge to Transport for London Decision on Revenue-Collection Contract Award

Is Cubic Challenging London Decision? Sources Say Vendor Sent ‘Letter’ to TfL about Contract Award; CEO Today Said Contract ‘Still in a Standstill Period’

Major San Francisco Transit Operator BART to Launch Open-Loop Payments Tomorrow following Delays

Breaking: Cubic Transportation Systems Files Legal Challenge to Transport for London Decision on Revenue-Collection Contract Award

Special Report: Ultra-Wideband Holds Much Promise to Power Hands-Free Ticketing; but Backers Must First Overcome Significant Challenges

Tip Sheet: Speculation Aside on Contract Winner, Losing London would be ‘Big Blow’ to Cubic

Transport for London Committee Approves New Revenue-Collection Contract, but Agency Stays Mum on Winner; Speculation Grows