Thales launches new generation on-board validator

Thales has launched its new generation on-board validator, part of its Transcity range. The compact BV600, which the company says increases the methods of payment available on buses and trams, can be deployed on other modes of transport too to ensure interoperability and seamless inter modal travel.
September 16, 2016 Read time: 1 min

596 Thales has launched its new generation on-board validator, part of its Transcity range. The compact BV600, which the company says increases the methods of payment available on buses and trams, can be deployed on other modes of transport too to ensure interoperability and seamless inter modal travel.

Passengers will be able to either swipe their cellphones or contactless bank cards to travel, or continue to use their traditional travel cards. New formats are also planned, such as barcodes and Bluetooth.

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