Fare Payments-as-a-Service Blog

24-Sep-2024 18:01:45

Unlocking Equity and Efficiency Through Fare Capping in Public Transit

As public transportation systems evolve, ensuring equitable access while maintaining operational ...
24-Sep-2024 17:14:37

Reducing Cash Onboard: Balancing Equity and Efficiency in Public Transport

Cash has been a staple of fare payments in public transit for decades. We’ve all seen the long ...
23-Sep-2024 13:59:23

Madison’s Metro Transit and Masabi Launch Tap to Ride Account-Based Ticketing System, Streamlining The Transit Experience

Metro Transit, the primary provider of bus services throughout the City of Madison and its ...
10-Sep-2024 09:05:04

Masabi to Deliver eTicketing Solution for V/Line Rail Network Across State of Victoria in Australia

V/Line will leverage open ecosystem to deliver eTicketing solution for public transport services in ...
04-Sep-2024 19:15:46

Denver RTD, Masabi, and Transit Win Metro Magazine's Innovative Solutions Award for Simplifying Multimodal Travel

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, Masabi, and the Transit app have received ...
09-Jul-2024 14:00:00

Central Ohio Transit and Masabi Make Mobile Tickets Available in Google Wallet

Masabi launched mobile ticketing for the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) within Google ...
04-Jul-2024 13:23:19

Traveling to the Beat - Masabi’s Innovative Ticketing Technology is Being Used to Power Journeys to Hollywood Bowl this Summer

At Masabi, we are passionate about revolutionizing public transit through the use of cutting-edge ...
27-Jun-2024 14:42:04

Masabi Signs $97m Deal with New York’s MTA to Bring Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad into OMNY

It’s been a decade since Masabi began working with New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority ...
18-Jun-2024 17:45:49

‘Justride Ready’ Partnership Program: Accelerating the Delivery of Agency Benefits from Masabi's Open Fare Payments Platform

We are pleased to share the launch of Masabi's ‘Justride Ready’ Global Partnership Program as our ...
17-Jun-2024 14:00:00

Denver Regional Transportation District and Masabi Sign Contract Extension for End-to-End Fare Payments-as-a-Service Platform

Renewed commitment from nation’s 10th largest transit agency to the world’s most innovative ...
12-Jun-2024 09:01:50

Citymapper App Users Can Now Plan Trips and Purchase Bus Tickets for National Express West Midlands Buses, Powered by Masabi

Partnership marks Citymapper's first-ever mobile ticketing integration Citymapper today announced ...
03-Jun-2024 14:00:28

ECO Transit and Masabi Launch Next-Generation Account-Based Ticketing System

Riders can now use the ECO Transit Mobile Tickets app for a contactless transit experience ...
31-May-2024 16:19:45

Allegheny County, Pittsburgh Regional Transit Launch Allegheny GO for Income-Based Transit Discounts

Masabi is delighted to have supported Allegheny County, Pittsburgh Regional Transt, and the ...
03-May-2024 12:50:09

The Benefits of Partnering with Masabi

Justride is the world’s leading Fare Payments as a Service platform – providing a tried and tested ...
11-Apr-2024 14:00:27

​​NEORide Signs a New Multi-Year Contract with Masabi to Expand EZfare Regional Fare Payment Solution

NEORide, the Council of Governments representing 31 transit agencies across 7 states, has announced ...
09-Apr-2024 09:16:16

National Express West Midlands passengers can now purchase bus tickets on the Uber app

The new consumer product is powered by Masabi National Express West Midlands (NXWM) today announced ...
03-Apr-2024 14:21:38

Butler County Regional Transit Authority Becomes Fourth EZfare Agency to Launch Account-Based Ticketing

NEORide, the Council of Governments representing 29 transit agencies across seven states, together ...
30-Jan-2024 14:00:00

Greater Lynchburg Transit Company Launches Next-Generation Mobile Ticketing Solution and Trip Planning with Masabi and the Transit app

Greater Lynchburg Transit Company (GLTC), the transit agency serving the City of Lynchburg and its ...
23-Jan-2024 17:52:20

Ticketing Trends: Fare Payments-as-a-Service, Open Payments, and Account-Based Ticketing Accelerate

In a world where digital transformation, convenience, equity, and accessibility are paramount, ...
11-Jan-2024 14:00:00

Saint John Transit Launches Cutting-Edge Mobile Ticketing Solution Powered by Masabi

Saint John Transit launched the first phase of a new digital fare payment system powered by Masabi. ...
18-Dec-2023 14:00:00

Las Vegas’ RTC Launches Open Payments System-Wide

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) and Masabi have launched a ...
12-Dec-2023 14:00:00

EZfare Extends to West Virginia as Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT) Launches Contactless Fare Payment Solution Powered by Masabi through the Transit app

West Virginia becomes fourth state, and KRT the 16th agency, to join the largest regional ticketing ...
20-Nov-2023 14:00:00

Jackson Wyoming’s Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit (START) Launches Next-Generation Mobile Ticketing System with Transit App, Powered by Masabi

Transit agency for Jackson, WY launches contactless mobile ticketing solution enabling riders to ...
16-Nov-2023 14:03:14

The Open Payment-First Approach to Upgrading Your Fare Payment Solution and Supporting All Rider Groups

Imagine being able to use the card or phone already in your pocket to effortlessly tap and ride ...
15-Nov-2023 19:02:14

Proven to Increase Ridership: The Power of Monthly Fare Capping

In a recent report called ‘The app or the cap?’, published in the journal Transport Policy, ...
08-Nov-2023 14:00:00

Knoxville Area Transit Launches Next-Generation Mobile Ticketing System with Transit App, Powered by Masabi

Agency launches contactless mobile ticketing solution with new onboard validation devices Knoxville ...
02-Nov-2023 14:00:00

Halifax Transit Launches Cutting-Edge Mobile Ticketing Solution Powered by Masabi

The partnership gives riders unprecedented access to a more streamlined, modern and enjoyable ...
25-Oct-2023 09:31:37

SkyBus Launches Open Payments Solution Powered by Masabi

Australia’s iconic SkyBus airport bus transfer service to enable passengers to simply tap their ...
16-Oct-2023 18:16:06

Masabi and Worldpay from FIS Bring Open Payments Revolution to Public Transit

The collaboration delivers Fully-Certified, Pre-Integrated Contactless EMV payments solution, with ...
09-Oct-2023 14:00:38

Masabi Launches 'Family Accounts' Allowing One Account Holder to Manage Funds for Multiple Adults and Children

Latest Account-Based Ticketing update designed to make life easier for riders and support agencies ...
06-Sep-2023 14:03:22

Pittsburgh Regional Transit Deploys Mobile Ticketing and Validators Across Light Rail Powered by Masabi

Mobile ticketing now available systemwide September 6, 2023 – With the installation of mobile ...
31-Aug-2023 17:34:58

Mountain Metropolitan Transit in Colorado Springs and Masabi Launch Next-Generation Account-Based Ticketing System

MMT Customers Can Access Contactless Payment Options Delivering Convenience, Fare Equity and ...
29-Aug-2023 14:11:05

EZfare Account-Based Ticketing Roll-Out Adds Laketran and METRO, powered by Masabi

Agencies are the latest to benefit from improved rider experience and enhanced fare equity ...
18-Jul-2023 14:05:32

Masabi and EZfare Begin Roll-Out of Regional Account-Based Ticketing System Covering 11 Transit Agencies

First agency to launch is PARTA, benefitting from a seamless rider experience and enhanced fare ...
06-Jul-2023 14:05:01

A Summer of Seamless Travel: Fire Island Ferries Records 3,000 Scans in Just 13 Days after Introducing Masabi’s Justride Platform Validators.

Fire Island Ferries in New York is enhancing their passenger experience as they gear up for the ...
12-Jun-2023 17:04:15

Why choose Masabi’s Open Platform to power your modular ticketing solution?

As an independent vendor (and one of only a very small number in the industry), Masabi is uniquely ...
26-May-2023 10:38:34

Break Free from Closed Legacy Ticketing Systems with Modular Fare Payment Solutions

Hey there fellow transit enthusiast! Public transportation is the lifeblood of any city, but ...
22-May-2023 18:18:38

The Benefits of Modular Ticketing Solutions for Public Transit

The public transportation fare collection industry has been dominated by a small number of legacy ...
18-May-2023 13:23:13

Myth Busted: “Because We Want to Integrate CAD/AVL We Have to Buy Bespoke Fare Collection Systems”

Guest blog post by Ben Whitaker, Chief Evangelist and Co-Founder of Masabi. The transit industry ...
08-May-2023 14:00:00

VIA Metropolitan Transit, Uber and Masabi Offer Transit Tickets Through Uber App

Uber Transit Ticketing, powered by Masabi’s Justride platform, provides seamless rider experience ...
04-May-2023 10:10:31

National Express West Midlands introduces UK’s largest on-bus ticket scanning program

National Express West Midlands has introduced the UK’s largest on-bus ticket scanning system to ...
01-May-2023 15:04:26

COTA Partners With Uber and Masabi to Integrate Transit Trip Options and Ticket Purchase in the Uber App

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) today announced a partnership with Uber Technologies, ...
25-Apr-2023 09:33:26

Italian Bus Operator Miccolis Launches Next-Generation Mobile Ticketing Solution Across Potenza, Powered by Municipia-Engineering Group and Masabi

Masabi’s first deployment in Italy delivers cloud-native mobile ticketing platform for bus services ...
13-Apr-2023 16:50:18

Open Payments: All You Need to Know about PCI, Chain of Custody, and EMV Certification

Hey there, fellow public transit enthusiast! Today, we'll be talking about Open Payments for Public ...
28-Mar-2023 20:51:26

Use Whatever Is in Your Pocket as Your Ticket to Ride

Adopting an Account-Based Ticketing approach to fare payments makes transit accessible to everyone ...
28-Mar-2023 17:36:29

Fare Collection: How We Pay For Public Transit is Critical to Securing Its Future

This article is written by Lee Biernbaum, Transit Advisory Group Lead at Masabi and it was first ...
21-Mar-2023 10:39:48

Northern Wins Highly Commended Award at Transport Ticketing Global 2023 as Digital Tickets hit 66%

We are delighted to share that Northern, Fujitsu and Masabi have won a Highly Commended award for ...
09-Mar-2023 14:01:09

Utah Transit Authority Launches Cutting-Edge Mobile Ticketing Solution with Masabi and Transit

The partnership between Masabi and the Transit app will give UTA riders the possibility to plan, ...
06-Mar-2023 15:41:43

Introducing Masabi's Grant Funding Application Support Program

Every year national and regional governments make available hundreds of millions of dollars to ...
28-Feb-2023 11:08:28

What’s the difference between Fare Payments-as-a-Service, Ticketing-as-a-Service and Fare Collection-as-a-Service?

Masabi is leading the movement away from expensive, standalone, fare collection technology towards ...