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LocoMobi introduces interactive transit system for buses and trains

Toronto-based LocoMobi has added payment stations, cashier terminals, turnstile and associated enterprise hardware into its Smart City Cloud Portal. The project is utilising cloud interaction with the intention of enhancing consumer experience through eliminating obstacles presented by ticket kiosks and mobile applications to help boost ridership and improve profitability for cities. Additionally, the scheme will use the company’s mobile payment app and marketing programs as part of a strategy to help
April 4, 2018 Read time: 1 min
Toronto-based LocoMobi has added payment stations, cashier terminals, turnstile and associated enterprise hardware into its Smart City Cloud Portal. The project is utilising cloud interaction with the intention of enhancing consumer experience through eliminating obstacles presented by ticket kiosks and mobile applications to help boost ridership and improve profitability for cities.

 
Additionally, the scheme will use the company’s mobile payment app and marketing programs as part of a strategy to help increase ridership.
 
Grant Furlane chief executive officer and co-founder of LocoMobi, said: "Our goal was always to build a complete infrastructure for Transportation. Being the first in the Cloud we understand the importance of mobility, as operators look for flexibility and control at affordable costs. It's just another piece of our Smart City Infrastructure."

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