Adopting contactless payments in US public transit: overcoming the challenges
Contactless payments are transforming public transit in the US one
Overview
The range of card validators available for public transit systems is varied and complex, reflecting the ticket purchasing experience. This complexity increases further when contactless bank cards are accepted.
Poor decisions in validator selection will inevitably result in project delays and complications. In this part of our series we provide a high-level overview of some of the considerations to be aware of when purchasing and implementing a validator for cEMV open payments.
Understanding your requirements
The most suitable validator for a given implementation will depend on a number of requirements and considerations.
Is the fare selected before purchase? If so, there are 3 general scenarios:
- Driver Intervention: The passenger requests a specific fare from a vehicle driver (or conductor) before tapping their card to complete a purchase….
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