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Explainer
What is account-based ticketing?
How ABT works, why it's different from stored-value smart cards, and what it means for riders and agencies.
Explainer
What is software as a service?
The SaaS model for transit fare payments — and why it's different from a traditional technology procurement.
Explainer
Open payments explained
How contactless bank card payments work in transit — the technology, the benefits, and the trade-offs.
Comparison
ABT vs AFC — what’s the difference?
Automated fare collection and account-based ticketing explained side by side.
Comparison
Open loop vs closed loop payments
The key differences between bank card-based and transit-specific payment systems.
Explainer
Universal token — what it means for transit
How the universal token standard enables any payment device to work across any transit network.
Report
Total Cost of Ownership Analysis: SaaS Platforms vs Bespoke Design-Build Fare Collection Systems
Explore how to save on fare collection costs with expert insights from Consult Hyperion.
Report
Reducing Cash Onboard Public Transit: Balancing Equity and Efficiency
Explore how transit agencies can transition to cashless systems while ensuring no rider is left behind.
Report
Bridging the Fare Gap: Unlocking Equity and Efficiency Through Fare Capping
Discover how fare capping can improve equity, affordability and operational efficiency across a transit network.