The Ajman Transport Authority in the UAE is working with BPC to implement the integrated open-loop smart cities platform O-City on public transport buses.
The city of Ajman in the United Arab Emirate (UAE) of Ajman is digitising public transport payments through the O-City smart cities platform.
The Ajman Transport Authority is partnering with payments solution provider BPC to implement the system on its bus fleet.
Open-loop fare collection
BPC’s solution includes certified devices as well as the integrated open-loop automated fare collection solution O-City that enables the acceptance of payments from all bank cards.
It means commuters benefit from a unified ticketing experience, eliminating the need to visit a ticket office.
Commuters can use the O-City mobile app, which allows them to link bank cards, monitor their card balances, locate and track public transport vehicles, view previous trips and payments, and purchase electronic tickets online.
The hardware-agnostic O-City solution utilises EMV (Europay, Mastercard and Visa) open-loop technology to facilitate a seamless ticketing process for passengers in Ajman and across the UAE, providing a smooth payment experience and real-time trip tracking for both commuters and operators.
The system includes bus status verification devices, a passenger application, and a back-office management system for the Ajman Transport Authority, ensuring centralised fare management and effortless service scalability for the operator.
“The introduction of mobile ticketing brings ease of user registration, transparent interactions between commuters and drivers, and reduced costs associated with handling cash,” said Omar Mohammed Lootah, general director of Ajman Transport Authority. “It marks a significant step in the era of contactless payments, greatly enhancing the convenience of public transport and is expected to encourage more citizens to use it more frequently.”
Hany Al-Deeb, managing Director for mobility, digital ecosystems and smart cities solutions at O-City, added: “The Smart City Solutions division, established by our company, plays a crucial role in providing an open-loop platform that enables contactless payments via bank cards and wearable devices in public transport for the transport authority.”
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Quelle/Source: Smart Cities World, 12.08.2024
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