Custom consulting for procurement strategy, RFP development, stakeholder engagement, technology roadmapping, and PMO leadership.
Consulting on fare systems, contactless/NFC payments, ABT, and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) strategies for transit agencies and operators.
Expertise in cashless payment infrastructure, EMV integration, digital wallets, closed- and open-loop systems, and real-time fare collection.
From NFC and contactless to real-time rails and EMV compliance, we help banks and fintechs stay ahead with future-ready payment solutions.
In the world of public transit and government procurement, few things can stall progress faster than a poorly written Request for Proposal (RFP). This is especially true when procuring something as critical—and fast-evolving—as a payment system. With the pace of innovation in fare collection and account-based ticketing (ABT), agencies can’t afford to issue outdated, inflexible,…
In an era dominated by convenience, flexibility, and digital-first expectations, public transportation systems across the United States are under increasing pressure to modernize. One of the most transformative innovations driving this change is Account-Based Ticketing (ABT). Unlike traditional fare systems that rely on physical tickets or cards to store value, ABT decouples fare media from…
As urban populations grow and mobility demands evolve, city planners, transit agencies, and project management offices (PMOs) face a critical decision in modernizing public transportation systems: Should you implement an open-loop or closed-loop fare payment system? This choice is not merely technical but a strategic one that impacts ridership experience, operational efficiency, equity, and long-term…
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