Smart Ticketing Alliance promises smart ticketing interoperability

Following the 2012 memorandum of understanding, a Smart Ticketing Alliance Charter has now been agreed by representatives of VDV KA (Germany), ITSO (UK), AFIMB (France), the Calypso Network Association and UITP (International Association of Public Transport). This is a step forward in making transport ticketing across parts of Europe simpler and easier for passengers, by creating a platform for cooperation throughout Europe and globally. It represents a coordinated approach for establishing smart ticketing
July 1, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
Following the 2012 memorandum of understanding, a Smart Ticketing Alliance Charter has now been agreed by representatives of 3837 VDV KA (Germany), 3836 ITSO (UK), AFIMB (France), the 3835 Calypso Network Association and UITP (3833 International Association of Public Transport).

This is a step forward in making transport ticketing across parts of Europe simpler and easier for passengers, by creating a platform for cooperation throughout Europe and globally. It represents a coordinated approach for establishing smart ticketing interoperability in the public transport sector, based on the principles of Interoperable Fare Management (IFM) set out in the EU-IFM Project funded by the 1690 European Commission and the developments in contactless bankcards and NFC-enabled devices, particularly mobile phones.

Full membership is open for national ticketing schemes and regional groups of public transport authorities/companies cooperating in the electronic smart ticketing area. Associated members are welcomed. The founder members of the Smart Ticketing Alliance invite other European stakeholders to join either as full members or at associate level in the development of the Smart Ticketing Alliance.

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