Transport Ticketing Blog

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 ...

04-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 Platforms vs. 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 ...

03-Feb-2025 14:01:26

Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) Launches Mobile Ticketing in the Transit App, Powered by Masabi

Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA), Masabi, Equans and the Transit app have announced the ...

13-Jan-2025 14:02:04

Hawaii’s Kaua'i Bus Launches Mobile Ticketing App Powered by Masabi

The Kaua'i Bus launched a new digital fare payment system powered by Masabi through the open ...

18-Dec-2024 17:03:06

Moving Transit Forward: Highlights and Milestones from 2024

As the year comes to a close, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the progress and transformation ...

17-Dec-2024 14:00:00

Pittsburgh Regional Transit Launches Account-Based Ticketing on Ready2Ride App, Powered by Masabi

Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and Masabi today announced the launch of Account-Based Ticketing ...

27-Nov-2024 11:36:57

Fare Collection Procurement: 8 Tips for Unlocking Innovation and Efficiency

Procuring a new fare collection system is no easy task. You’re navigating a complex ...

14-Nov-2024 14:01:25

Ohio’s Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority Launching Account-Based Ticketing with EZFare, Powered by Masabi

Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA), the public transit agency servicing 32 bus routes ...

23-Oct-2024 02:00:00

Knoxville Area Transit Unveils Account-Based Ticketing with "Lowest Fare, Guaranteed" Through Transit app and katpay Smartcard, Powered by Masabi

Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) launches its next-generation Account-Based Ticketing system powered by ...

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 ...

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About Justride

Masabi’s Justride is the leading Fare Payments platform for public transport. Transit agencies and operators can sign up to mobile ticketing services, enable Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and deploy an account-based system allowing passengers to simply tap a contactless bank card, mobile device and smartcard to travel, without needing to buy a ticket or understand fares. With over seventy agencies of all sizes across ten countries signed up, Justride is leading the movement away from bespoke and expensive ticket systems to Fare Payments as a Service.

About Masabi

At Masabi we believe a new Fare Payments system allowing passengers to just tap and ride, without needing to buy a ticket or understand fares, should be available to every passenger and every transit agency around the globe, without prohibitive costs or taking years to deliver. By providing a Fare Payments platform which is constantly improving and connected with leading mobility applications (for full first-last mile journeys) Masabi is helping passengers move seamlessly from A to B, attracting more people to conveniently ride public transit.