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Sound Transit Moves Closer to Fare Gates to Combat Losses from Evasion; Projected ROI Sees Payback within Three Years

by Timothy Sunderland and Dan BalabanPosted on July 17, 2026 (September 4, 2026)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Editor's Choice, Sound Transit

Seattle-based Sound Transit is moving closer to giving the greenlight to installing fare gates at some of its busiest light-rail stations, at an estimated cost of up to $88.2 million,…

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In-Depth: Who is Behind Little-Known Company Serving as Key Subcontractor for Winning Vendor of Sydney Contract?

by Dan BalabanPosted on July 1, 2026 (August 4, 2026)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Editor's Choice, Sydney

After Germany-based INIT pulled off a surprising upset in April over long-term incumbent Cubic Transportation Systems for Sydney’s 13-year, AU$615 million (US$423.8 million) account-based ticketing contract, it needed help. While…

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Cubic Could Face Penalties for Problem-Plagued Next-Generation Clipper Rollout in San Francisco

by Timothy SunderlandPosted on June 24, 2026 (August 4, 2026)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Editor's Choice, San Francisco

San Francisco’s Metropolitan Transportation Commission, or MTC, which oversees fare collection for 22 transit agencies serving the Bay Area, is scheduled to hold a closed-door session today to discuss the…

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In-Depth: LA Metro Launches Open Loop in Time for World Cup; Last Top 10 U.S. Transit Agency to Support Technology

by Timothy SunderlandPosted on May 29, 2026 (August 4, 2026)Posted in Open LoopTagged Editor's Choice, LA Metro

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority launched open-loop payments yesterday, in time–just barely–for the city to co-host the first of its FIFA World Cup matches in two weeks. With…

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Montgomery-Torrellas Resigns as Cubic Transportation Systems President; Cubic Corp. CEO to Take Over as Interim Chief

by Dan BalabanPosted on May 27, 2026 (August 14, 2026)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Cubic, Editor's Choice

Cubic Transportation Systems president Peter Montgomery-Torrellas has resigned, saying he was leaving June 19 for a “new opportunity,” which he didn’t name. Steve Slijepcevic, chairman and CEO of CTS parent…

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Ex-Cubic Executives Worked on Winning Bid for INIT in Sydney, Helping Smaller Cubic Rival Score Major Upset

by Dan BalabanPosted on May 22, 2026 (July 7, 2026)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Editor's Choice, Sydney

Transport for New South Wales has declined to say publicly why it chose Germany-based INIT to replace its long-established incumbent vendor, Cubic Transportation Systems. The AU$615 million (US$438.8 million) back…

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U.S. Transit Agency Plans to End Free Fares, Go Cashless and Launch Open Loop–All under Tight Deadline

by Timothy SunderlandPosted on May 12, 2026 (September 15, 2026)Posted in Open LoopTagged Editor's Choice, Free Fares

After more than five years of fare-free buses, the Kansas City Area Transit Authority, or KCATA, plans to resume charging fares starting June 1. Hitting that deadline, even with the…

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Final Prep by Transit Agencies for World Cup: Will Promise of Open Loop Compel Spectators to Take Buses and Trains?

by Timothy SunderlandPosted on April 30, 2026 (May 29, 2026)Posted in Open LoopTagged Editor's Choice, World Cup

With six weeks to go before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, transit agencies in 16 host cities across North America are making final preparations to accommodate the…

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Officials Plan First Statewide Open-Loop Rollout in U.S.; but Say Federal Rules Bar them from Buying Through Cal-ITP

by Dan BalabanPosted on April 13, 2026 (May 22, 2026)Posted in Open LoopTagged Editor's Choice

Public transit officials in the U.S. state of Connecticut are persuing an ambitious plan to roll out open-loop payments statewide, including enabling fare capping and setting up a concessions scheme…

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State Auditor: Conduent Rollout Schedule for Melbourne Project ‘Overly Optimistic’; Transport Officials Ignored Signs of Risk

by Dan BalabanPosted on March 19, 2026 (May 6, 2026)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Editor's Choice, Melbourne

The Victoria state auditor-general’s office in Australia concluded that an “overly optimistic delivery schedule” by Conduent Transportation and ensuing dispute with state transport officials resulted in a costly reset of…

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Sound Transit Moves Closer to Fare Gates to Combat Losses from Evasion; Projected ROI Sees Payback within Three Years

In-Depth: Who is Behind Little-Known Company Serving as Key Subcontractor for Winning Vendor of Sydney Contract?

Cubic Could Face Penalties for Problem-Plagued Next-Generation Clipper Rollout in San Francisco

In-Depth: LA Metro Launches Open Loop in Time for World Cup; Last Top 10 U.S. Transit Agency to Support Technology

Montgomery-Torrellas Resigns as Cubic Transportation Systems President; Cubic Corp. CEO to Take Over as Interim Chief

Ex-Cubic Executives Worked on Winning Bid for INIT in Sydney, Helping Smaller Cubic Rival Score Major Upset

U.S. Transit Agency Plans to End Free Fares, Go Cashless and Launch Open Loop–All under Tight Deadline

Final Prep by Transit Agencies for World Cup: Will Promise of Open Loop Compel Spectators to Take Buses and Trains?

Officials Plan First Statewide Open-Loop Rollout in U.S.; but Say Federal Rules Bar them from Buying Through Cal-ITP

State Auditor: Conduent Rollout Schedule for Melbourne Project ‘Overly Optimistic’; Transport Officials Ignored Signs of Risk

Miami Hearing Officer Rejects Protests by Cubic, Moovel; Vendors Vow to Weigh ‘All Available Options’

Tip Sheet: Chicago’s Ventra 3.0 Flies Under Radar; Vancouver may be in Talks with Vendors

Exclusive: Cubic, Moovel and Masabi Make Arguments to Protest Hearing Officer in Miami

Vendors Prepare to Compete for Business, as New York’s MTA Requests First Bids for Large Fare-Evasion Project

Tip Sheet: Could Cubic Lose Another Big Contract in Vancouver?

Miami Hearing Officer Rejects Protests by Cubic, Moovel; Vendors Vow to Weigh ‘All Available Options’

Exclusive: Cubic, Moovel and Masabi Make Arguments to Protest Hearing Officer in Miami

Tip Sheet: Could Cubic Lose Another Big Contract in Vancouver?

Cubic Corp. Hires Transportation Industry Veteran to Turn Around Its Troubled Fare-System Vendor

Cubic and Moovel Intend to Protest Recommendation in Miami for $42 Million Contract Award to Masabi