RIPTA install fare management platform for bus fleet

The Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) has selected Init to implement an account-based electronic fare and back-office revenue management system on their fixed-route fleet of over 240 buses. The platform is intended to allow passengers to board faster and receive more convenient fare options. Once completed, the solution will allow passengers to pay fares by tapping their card or mobile device on a validator. Init’s Mobilevario will calculate the fare, validate the transaction against the
March 7, 2018 Read time: 2 mins

The Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) has selected 511 Init to implement an account-based electronic fare and back-office revenue management system on their fixed-route fleet of over 240 buses. The platform is intended to allow passengers to board faster and receive more convenient fare options.

Once completed, the solution will allow passengers to pay fares by tapping their card or mobile device on a validator. Init’s Mobilevario will calculate the fare, validate the transaction against the back office account and display the remaining balance in real-time.

The contract includes Europay, MasterCard and Visa-capable e-fare validators, the integration of a Bytemark mobile ticketing app as well as an option to implement platform validators and ticket vending machines in future phases of the fare collection upgrade.

Additionally, the project will also utilise open architecture with the intention of enabling RIPTA to integrate new and existing partners with ease.

Amy Pettine, Interim CEO of RIPTA, said: “RIPTA is excited to bring this innovative system to our riders” said Amy Pettine. This update will not only make it easier for riders to manage their fares, but it will also speed up boarding times and cut back on the time people have to spend counting coins and bills. Fare products will be available at the touch of the fingertip.”

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