New OBU for buses and trams

Hoeft & Wessel has introduced the Almex.optima cl, a new onboard unit for buses and trams that, the company says, integrates ticket printer and onboard computer functions perfectly into a single compact unit. The device handles contactless e-tickets conforming to VDV-KA, ITSO and Calypso as well as barcode tickets and 'handy tickets', and it supports extensive telematics solutions.
July 19, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Hoeft & Wessel has introduced the Almex.optima cl, a new onboard unit for buses and trams that, the company says, integrates ticket printer and onboard computer functions perfectly into a single compact unit. The device handles contactless e-tickets conforming to VDV-KA, ITSO and Calypso as well as barcode tickets and 'handy tickets', and it supports extensive telematics solutions.

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