New era of public transportation in Ireland moves toward MaaS
- Date: 05/02/2024
Technology company Indra plans to integrate its innovative technology across the entire Irish public transport network. This extensive network includes…
Cities around the world rely on transit systems to get residents to work, school and around town — efficiently and on time. But not all systems are created equal.
Closed-loop systems require riders to purchase or reload a transit card every time they need to hop on a bus or catch a train or ferry. Most public transit riders, according to a recent Visa survey, are using four or more payment methods a month to travel on more than one system (such as a train connecting to a bus). And if that metro card or ticket is lost or stolen, the commuter is out of luck, and money.
Open-loop systems based on the EMVco standard for contactless payments offer a more convenient, efficient and cost-effective alternative. No tickets, no paper, no cash — and no waiting in a queue. Instead, riders can use their smart device or the same contactless credit, debit, or prepaid card they use for everyday purchases to tap and ride — from bus to train to ferry and beyond.
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