Mobile payments, EMV and ID-based smart cards are the lasted developments in fare payment options. Another is connected mobility that links the fare management of individual transport providers. C-TRAN, Vancouver, is in line with these trends due to their decision to adopt the ticketing system of their neighbouring transport authority TriMet, Portland.
ID-based ticketing system for C-TRAN
The Northwest of the US will see a cross-state showcase project for state-of-the-art fare management
Established partnership between C-TRAN and INIT
Clark County Public Transportation Benefit Area (C-TRAN), the transport authority of Vancouver in the US-State of Washington, and INIT, have an established partnership that spans over the last 10 years. Starting with an operations management system in 2004, C-TRAN has since implemented further solutions from INIT that have helped enhance and improve public transport services in Vancouver, Washington. Recently, C-TRAN signed another contract with INIT for the delivery of a state-of-the-art electronic fare collection system.
Diane O‘Regan
Chief Financial Officer
C-TRAN
Cutting-edge technology for maximum comfort
Through C-TRAN’s integration into the client-based TriMet system, a dovetailed ticketing system arises for the whole metropolitan area providing passengers maximum comfort. Hence, they will be able to purchase their ticket from start to destination, even if they have to use different operators or will leave the state. Moreover, the new fare system will include fare capping which automatically offers travellers the lowest possible fare. This will provide passengers greater flexibility and ease of mobility when travelling on the bi-state transportation systems. INIT will equip C-TRAN’s more than 100 vehicles with PROXmobil passenger terminals.
Modern electronic fare system
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