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Guides, explainers, and reference material for agencies evaluating fare system modernisation — from first principles to procurement strategy.
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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.
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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.
Explainer
Universal token — what it means for transit
How the universal token standard enables any payment device to work across any transit network.