Monterey-Salinas Transit Archives

Groundbreaking System to Check Eligibility for Fare Discounts Doesn’t Support NFC Wallets; Agency Head Promises Fix

by Dan BalabanPosted on January 3, 2022 (February 18, 2022)Posted in Open LoopTagged Cal-ITP, Monterey-Salinas Transit

California bus agency Monterey-Salinas Transit recently launched what is believed to be the first system of its kind globally that enables customers to verify their eligibility for fare discounts online, then instantly link that eligibility to a standard contactless open-loop credit or debit card. […]

Open-Loop Payments Trial at Small California Transit Agency Could Lead to More Rollouts in Giant State

by Dan BalabanPosted on June 5, 2021 (July 25, 2021)Posted in Open LoopTagged Caltrans, Littlepay, Monterey-Salinas Transit

California public bus agency Monterey-Salinas Transit last month officially launched a six-month “demonstration” project to pilot contactless open-loop payments. While the agency is very small, providing only around 3,500 rides per day last year, the launch holds much greater significance. […]

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Groundbreaking System to Check Eligibility for Fare Discounts Doesn’t Support NFC Wallets; Agency Head Promises Fix

Open-Loop Payments Trial at Small California Transit Agency Could Lead to More Rollouts in Giant State

San Diego Transit Agency to Target Infrequent Riders with Open-Loop Payments–at Least at First

Taipei Finally Agrees to Support Open-Loop Payments, though Service Could be Tough Sell to Regular Riders

Scottish Bus Operator Sees High Adoption for Open Loop, though Rate Doesn’t Include Generous Concessions

Australian City Plans to Expand Open Loop to Entire Transport Network

San Francisco Plans to Launch Open-Loop Payments Next Year; Will Maintain Strong Closed-Loop Clipper Card

San Diego Transit Agency to Target Infrequent Riders with Open-Loop Payments–at Least at First

Cubic Appoints New President for Fare Business Division, as It Prepares for Possible Sale

Can Transit Agencies Save Money with Open-Loop Payments?

Debate Panel Split on Whether Transit Agencies Should Support Concessions with Open Loop

‘Frankly Outrageous’: Open-Loop Pioneer Says Interchange Fees for Transit Agencies Too High, Especially in U.S.