Fare Payments-as-a-Service Blog

14 Sept 2026, 10:58:22

Start small, deliver fast: Mobile-First Approach to Regional Fare Collection for UK Bus Franchises

Franchising gives your authority control of bus fares for the first time. The instinct is to plan ...
14 Jul 2026, 14:03:29

St. Louis Metro Transit Launches Account-Based Ticketing with Network-Wide Tap-and-Go and MetroLink Gate Integration, Powered by Masabi

St. Louis Metro Transit announced the launch of Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) in partnership with ...
2 Jul 2026, 14:00:09

San Joaquin Regional Transit District Launches Open Payments with Masabi, Delivering “A Faster, Easy Way to Pay” Across Stockton and the Central Valley

The San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) and Masabi, the global leader in enterprise-grade ...
30 Jun 2026, 21:41:09

How SaaS Fare Collection Keeps Getting Faster at Scale

Public transit agencies have spent decades fighting the same battle: fare collection projects that ...
30 Jun 2026, 21:32:24

Tap, Ride, Repeat: How Masabi Is Scaling Open Payments Across North America

Over the last nine months, transit agencies of all sizes across North America have gone live with ...
29 Jun 2026, 14:04:56

MBTA and Masabi Launch Managed Event Transit Ticketing for Major International Soccer Matches Hosted in Boston

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and Masabi announced the launch of a custom ...
24 Jun 2026, 09:00:13

Transdev Blazefield Chooses Passenger, a Masabi company, to Power Customer-Facing Digital Services

Passenger, a Masabi company, the transport information and ticketing provider, announced that ...
17 Jun 2026, 14:00:14

Masabi Wins Sourcewell Contract, Giving 50,000+ Public Agencies a Fast-Track Route to Modern Fare Collection

Masabi has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract with Sourcewell under its "Transportation ...
15 Jun 2026, 09:01:04

Arriva UK and Passenger, a Masabi Company, Launch Suite Of Digital Services via Best-In-Class Customer App

Passenger, a Masabi company, the transport information and ticketing provider, today announced that ...
9 Jun 2026, 14:00:47

Collier Area Transit Launches Account-Based Ticketing, Powered by Masabi

Collier Area Transit (CAT), the public transportation system serving Collier County, Florida, ...
4 Jun 2026, 14:02:02

Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority Expands ValleyRide Fare System with Open Payments, Powered by Masabi

The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) and Masabi announced the launch of Open ...
3 Jun 2026, 14:03:57

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Launches Account-Based Ticketing, Powered by Masabi

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) and Masabi, the global leader in ...
2 Jun 2026, 15:54:09

Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation Launches MyKey+, the Next Generation of its Account-Based Ticketing System, Powered by Masabi’s Justride

Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation, DBA IndyGo, announced the launch of MyKey+, ...
11 May 2026, 09:00:00

Spain’s First Regional Account Based Ticketing System Now Live Across 50% of Galicia’s Transport Network

Masabi, the global leader in enterprise-grade SaaS fare collection for public transport, today ...
18 Mar 2026, 12:13:34

Masabi Wins Ticketing Technology of the Year at Transport Ticketing Global Awards 2026

We’re proud to share that Masabi has been awarded Ticketing Technology of the Year at this year’s ...
25 Feb 2026, 16:16:11

Yolobus Joins Transit Connect Sacramento’s Regional Mobile Ticketing Powered by Masabi

Yolobus and Masabi announced the launch of Yolobus mobile ticketing within Transit Connect, the ...
24 Feb 2026, 21:42:10

Reframing Fare Evasion: Understanding the Problem and Building Smart, Inclusive Solutions

Fare evasion is a challenge that nearly every public transit agency and transport operator faces. ...
16 Feb 2026, 18:20:47

The Future of Fare Collection in 2026: 10 Trends Transforming Transit Ticketing and Payments

Over the last year, transit agencies and transport operators have made real progress in modernising ...
4 Feb 2026, 09:00:31

Masabi Acquires Passenger Technology Group - The Public Transportation Information and Ticketing Provider

Masabi, the global leader in enterprise-grade SaaS fare collection for public transport, today ...
28 Jan 2026, 14:00:15

​​Sioux City Transit Launches MyRide Sioux City Smart Cards and Mobile Ticketing App Powered by Masabi

Sioux City Transit has announced the launch of MyRide Sioux City, a new Account-Based Ticketing ...
21 Jan 2026, 13:59:41

GLTC Launches Account-Based Ticketing with Masabi, Delivering Best Fare Pricing and Seamless Travel

The Greater Lynchburg Transit Company (GLTC) and Masabi announced the launch of Account-Based ...
19 Jan 2026, 14:00:02

From Mobile Ticketing to Enterprise Fare Systems: How Masabi Is Powering the World’s Largest Transport Networks

Public transport networks are changing rapidly. Authorities and operators are introducing new ways ...
8 Jan 2026, 15:48:21

Masabi’s Best Delivery Year: 93 Major Fare Collection Upgrades, Delivered 15% Faster at Record Scale

Public transit agencies and transport authorities have long struggled to deliver fare collection ...
6 Jan 2026, 14:00:02

Central Ohio Transit Authority Launches Open Payments with Masabi

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) and Masabi announced today the launch of Open Payments ...
25 Nov 2025, 14:00:20

Denver Regional Transportation District Launches Open Payments with Masabi, Enabling Tap-n-Ride

The Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) and Masabi announced the launch of Open Payments ...
19 Nov 2025, 13:39:06

Easier Than Buying a Cup of Coffee: The Year Open Payments Accelerated Across U.S. Transit

In our industry, people often say paying for transit should be as easy as buying a cup of coffee. ...
29 Oct 2025, 12:16:00

Bus Franchising: 13 Questions to Ask When Creating a Unified Fare Collection System

Franchising is a key part of public transport reform across the UK. For local authorities, it ...
8 Oct 2025, 09:00:33

Xunta de Galicia Launches Spain’s First Regional Account-Based Ticketing Multi-Operator System in Partnership with Masabi and Plexus Tech

Xunta de Galicia, in partnership with Masabi and Plexus Tech, has launched Spain’s first regional ...
7 Oct 2025, 14:00:03

The Kauaʻi Bus Launches Open Payments with Masabi, Bringing Tap-and-Go Simplicity to Bus Riders Islandwide

The Kauaʻi Bus and Masabi announced the launch of Open Payments across the island’s transit ...
6 Oct 2025, 14:00:02

Rochester’s Regional Transit Service Launches Open Payments with Masabi, Allowing Riders to Pay with a Tap of a Mobile Wallet or Contactless Credit or Debit Card

Regional Transit Service (RTS), the largest subsidiary of Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation ...
24 Sept 2025, 14:01:36

SacRT Launches Transit Connect, a New Regional Fare Payment System for Sacramento, Powered by Masabi

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) announced the launch of Transit Connect, a new ...
24 Aug 2025, 23:40:32

42 Projects Last Year. 54 Already This Year. Why SaaS Fare Collection Is Accelerating

Public transit agencies and transport authorities have long struggled with delivering fare ...
24 Aug 2025, 23:39:27

7 Critical Questions to Ask Before Selecting an Open Payments Solution

Open payments promise a smoother, more convenient rider experience - allowing passengers to simply ...
12 Aug 2025, 14:00:24

LANTA Launches ValleyRide Account-Based Ticketing System with Masabi, Bringing Riders the Lowest Fare with Zero Hassle

The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) today announced the launch of ...
4 Aug 2025, 14:00:08

KRT, TANK, Cincinnati Metro, AMTRAN and CityBus All Launch Account-Based Ticketing as EZfare Extends to Six States, Powered by Masabi

Masabi, the global leader in enterprise-grade SaaS fare collection for public transit, and EZfare, ...
16 Jul 2025, 14:00:13

ARTM Partners With Masabi to Deploy a New Fare Collection Solution

The Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) has awarded a contract to UK-based company ...
30 Jun 2025, 11:38:14

Why SaaS Fare Collection Changes Everything: Delivering Transit Projects Without the Legacy Failures

Public transport agencies and authorities have long struggled with delivering fare collection ...
26 Jun 2025, 14:01:47

Madison’s Metro Transit Launches Open Payments with Masabi, Enabling Tap-and-Ride Simplicity for Riders

Metro Transit, the transit agency for the City of Madison, Wisconsin, and Masabi, the company ...
16 Jun 2025, 19:41:18

When Open Isn’t Enough: Unlocking the Full Potential of Open Payments

Open Payments has changed how people board public transit, making it easier to ride with a simple ...
10 Jun 2025, 14:01:07

RTC of Southern Nevada teams up with Masabi and Visa to Introduce the rideRTC Rewards Program

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) today introduced an innovative ...
4 Jun 2025, 08:21:37

AI in Fare Collection: Only as Smart as the Platform Beneath It

We talk a lot about AI these days, and with good reason. The potential is huge. AI can analyse data ...
21 May 2025, 21:44:08

Delivering Fare Collection at Scale: How Masabi is Supporting the Shift to Account-Based Ticketing and Open Payments

Delivering complex fare collection systems is never simple—especially when dozens of agencies are ...
15 May 2025, 11:39:52

The Pros and Cons of Franchising for Public Transport in the UK

Franchising has become a pivotal topic in the UK's transportation discourse. With the government's ...
13 May 2025, 15:01:05

Hawaii’s Kauaʻi Bus Launches Account-Based Ticketing and Smartcards Powered by Masabi

The Kauaʻi Bus has today announced the addition of Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) powered by ...
23 Apr 2025, 14:00:00

Two EZfare Agencies Launch Transit Ticketing Rewards Powered by Masabi and Velocia in the Transit App

Two transit agencies from the EZfare regional ticketing system, TANK (Transit Authority of Northern ...
17 Apr 2025, 12:02:26

Finding the Right Fare Collection Fit: Off-the-Shelf SaaS & Enterprise SaaS for Public Transit

The Changing Landscape: Legacy Build-to-Own Systems 1.0 to 2.0 As SaaS platforms like Masabi’s gain ...
17 Apr 2025, 11:06:27

Selecting the Right Fare Collection System: From Bespoke Systems to SaaS Platforms and the Modular Trend

The evolution of fare collection systems in public transportation has been marked by a shift from ...
14 Mar 2025, 13:22:42

The Future of Fare Collection: 10 Key Trends Transforming Transit Ticketing

Over the last year we’ve seen transit agencies, transport authorities, and operators making big ...
12 Mar 2025, 09:56:43

Celebrating Innovation: National Express West Midlands & Masabi Win Highly Commended Award for Best Passenger Experience Initiative

We are thrilled to share that National Express West Midlands (NXWM) and Masabi won a Highly ...
10 Mar 2025, 10:24:54

Masabi Wins Supplier Innovation Award for Open Platform Approach at Transport Ticketing Global

At Transport Ticketing Global 2025, Masabi was honored with the Supplier Innovation Award for our ...