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Open Loop Has Limitations for Riders and Transit Agencies, Says French Closed-Loop Tech Supplier

by Dan BalabanPosted on July 21, 2022 (July 22, 2022)Posted in Closed LoopTagged France, IDFM, Wizway

Users of open-loop payments in France are mainly tourists and occasional riders paying for single tickets–not the transit agencies’ regular customers–the head of a company that implements closed-loop mobile NFC…

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Los Angeles Open-Loop Payments Pilot ‘Targeted’ for End of Year

by Dan BalabanPosted on July 18, 2022 (July 19, 2022)Posted in Open LoopTagged LADOT, Metro

Los Angeles transit officials are targeting the end of the year to launch a “mobility wallet,” offering subsidized fares for low-income riders–including 1,000 users of open-loop payments–a spokesman for one…

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Barcelona Transit Authority Seeks Quick Rollout of Open-Loop Payments Following Long Delays in Launch of Close-Loop Card

by Dan BalabanPosted on July 8, 2022 (May 7, 2024)Posted in Open LoopTagged ATM Barcelona, Editor's Choice, Planeta Informática

The Metropolitan Transport Authority, or ATM, in Barcelona has issued a request for proposal for technology to help it to quickly roll out open-loop payments across the metro, train, bus…

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Some U.S. Transit Agencies Holding Off on Launching Open-Loop Payments

by Dan BalabanPosted on July 5, 2022 (July 6, 2022)Posted in Open LoopTagged Utah Transit Authority

When the Utah Transit Authority finalizes the contract for its planned account-based ticketing system by the end of this year, among the provisions will be making all validators for its…

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French National Rail Operator Considers Open-Loop Project in Paris

by Dan BalabanPosted on June 29, 2022 (June 30, 2022)Posted in Open LoopTagged SNCF

French national rail operator SNCF is considering launching an open-loop payments service in and around Paris–perhaps as a demonstration project to coincide with the Rugby World Cup to be held…

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Conduent Winner of Open-Loop Concession Contract in Venice

by Dan BalabanPosted on June 24, 2022 (June 28, 2022)Posted in Open LoopTagged Conduent

Transit officials in Venice, Italy, are believed to have chosen U.S.-based fare-collection system vendor Conduent, working with acquirer Elavon, for a 5-year concession agreement to roll out open-loop payments, Mobility…

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Transit Agencies Feel Heat from Chip Shortage as They Source Closed-Loop Cards

by Dan BalabanPosted on June 22, 2022 (June 29, 2022)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Chip shortage, Metro, Metropolitan Transportation Commission

Transit agencies continue to see long lead times on their closed-loop card orders because of supply-chain issues, and the situation is unlikely to improve this year. [...]Read More

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Central Bank in Latin American Country Drives Nationwide Rollout of Open Loop; Can It Serve as a Model Elsewhere?

by Dan BalabanPosted on June 21, 2022 (June 23, 2022)Posted in Open LoopTagged Central Bank of Costa Rica, Editor's Choice, Littlepay

In a first for Latin America and perhaps one of the only projects of its kind in the world, the Central Bank of Costa Rica is building a nationwide infrastructure…

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MaaS App Trial in Sydney to Include Numerous Subscription Plans, Separate Booking for Private Mobility Services

by Dan BalabanPosted on June 15, 2022 (June 16, 2022)Posted in MaaSTagged Transport for New South Wales

The New South Wales government in Sydney has released more details about its “Opal Plus” mobility-as-a-service trial, which will offer a large number of weekly subscription plans that bundle rides…

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Updated: New South Wales Government to Roll Out Digital Opal, Launch MaaS Trial App

by Dan BalabanPosted on June 13, 2022 (June 15, 2022)Posted in MaaSTagged Transport for New South Wales

The New South Wales government in Australia plans to spend just under AU$568 million (US$395 million) to upgrade its Opal fare payments system, including rolling out a digital Opal card…

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Open Loop Has Limitations for Riders and Transit Agencies, Says French Closed-Loop Tech Supplier

Los Angeles Open-Loop Payments Pilot ‘Targeted’ for End of Year

Barcelona Transit Authority Seeks Quick Rollout of Open-Loop Payments Following Long Delays in Launch of Close-Loop Card

Some U.S. Transit Agencies Holding Off on Launching Open-Loop Payments

French National Rail Operator Considers Open-Loop Project in Paris

Conduent Winner of Open-Loop Concession Contract in Venice

Transit Agencies Feel Heat from Chip Shortage as They Source Closed-Loop Cards

Central Bank in Latin American Country Drives Nationwide Rollout of Open Loop; Can It Serve as a Model Elsewhere?

MaaS App Trial in Sydney to Include Numerous Subscription Plans, Separate Booking for Private Mobility Services

Updated: New South Wales Government to Roll Out Digital Opal, Launch MaaS Trial App

Changeover Underway to New Vendor for Switzerland’s Fast-Growing Mobile-Ticketing Service

Miami Transit Agency Prepares to Release Tender Request for Back Office for Its Fare-System Overhaul

Vix Technology Agrees to Pay $2.1 Million to Settle Covid Relief Loan Fraud Case; CEO Says Penalty Won’t Affect ‘Operations or Financial Position’

Tip Sheet: Sydney’s Transport for NSW Says Procurement of Opal Next-Gen System Still on Track; Also, Why Kurt Brissett Likely Left the Agency

In-Depth: Projects to Watch in California for Concessionary Discounts with Open Loop; Will More Riders Tap Bank Cards to Get Their Reduced Fares?

Vix Technology Agrees to Pay $2.1 Million to Settle Covid Relief Loan Fraud Case; CEO Says Penalty Won’t Affect ‘Operations or Financial Position’

Tip Sheet: Sydney’s Transport for NSW Says Procurement of Opal Next-Gen System Still on Track; Also, Why Kurt Brissett Likely Left the Agency

In-Depth: Projects to Watch in California for Concessionary Discounts with Open Loop; Will More Riders Tap Bank Cards to Get Their Reduced Fares?

Vendor for Denmark’s High-Profile Mobile-Ticketing Service Contends Contract Loss in Switzerland Won’t Compromise Company ‘Stability’ or ‘Strategy’

Exclusive: U.S. Tariffs Will Cause Pain for Fare Vendors and Agencies, Though They May Not Spur More Manufacturing in U.S.