Fare Payments-as-a-Service Blog

22 Aug 2016, 11:00:00

How Cloud Computing, Open Standards & Commodity Hardware Are Changing Transit

This post explores how new technology, open standards, cloud computing and commodity hardware are ...
17 Aug 2016, 09:00:00

What is ‘Open Loop’ ticketing?

The term ‘Open Loop’ references the fact that the ticketing system leverages existing open ‘tokens’ ...
5 Aug 2016, 10:00:00

A Guide to Transport Three Letter Acronyms (TTLAs)

Switching industries and learning the new ‘language’ industry professionals use to communicate can ...
19 Jul 2016, 08:30:00

Public Transit Vs Uber & Lyft - Friend or Foe?

Urban mobility applications have sprung up around the needs of cities and their inhabitants, ...
18 Jul 2016, 08:30:00

Masabi and MBNA Thames Clippers Announce Mobile Ticketing Enhancements

Passengers on London’s River Bus to get latest version of Masabi’s JustRide solution boasting brand ...
6 Jul 2016, 15:34:59

New York Governor Announces Launch of the MTA eTix Mobile Ticketing

We are very excited to announce that yesterday New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo confirmed the ...
5 Jul 2016, 18:21:16

Masabi Launches Mobile Ticketing with New York’s MTA

Company set to transform ticketing experience for United States’ largest transit agency New York, ...
15 Jun 2016, 22:18:47

Enhancements Coming to MBTA’s Pioneering and Popular mTicketing System for Commuter Rail

BOSTON and LONDON, 15/06/2016 – The MBTA and Masabi, the leader in transit mobile ticketing and ...
6 Jun 2016, 14:20:15

5 Simple Rules for Marketing Mobile Ticketing for Public Transport

Since launching our first system in 2007 Masabi has built up a considerable amount of experience, ...
18 May 2016, 13:00:00

Masabi Mobile Ticketing Coming to New York MTA

MTA eTix, to be Rolled out Next Month on Select Lines; Available to All LIRR & Metro-North ...
12 May 2016, 10:00:00

How can mobile ticketing help The Netherlands with its cash-on-bus issue?

On Friday the 12th of February 2016 the Mayor of Amsterdam Eberhard van der Laan announced that ...
4 May 2016, 09:00:00

Enabling Urban Mobility: The Lifeblood of the Smart City

Since the industrial revolution the pace of change within our cities has been dramatic, leading to ...
18 Apr 2016, 14:19:51

The Future of Transport Ticketing is 'Mobile First'

When moving away from your current paper or smartcard solution the standard answer is to install an ...
31 Mar 2016, 17:38:52

Metrolink’s mobile ticketing now available systemwide

Fans can also use the mobile app for Angels Express service Los Angeles and Boston, 31st March 2016 ...
7 Mar 2016, 11:04:46

Los Angeles' Metrolink Adds Convenience with Mobile Ticketing Launch

New Option Debuts on Metrolink's Inland Empire-Orange County Line Los Angeles and London, 7th March ...
25 Feb 2016, 09:00:00

The Future of Transport Ticketing: Bring Your Own Ticket (BYOT)

The coming years will see a huge shift away from the cost and hassle of transport providers ...
23 Feb 2016, 09:12:29

Mobile Ticketing Myths: Barcodes scan too slowly for use in mass transit.

This is the first post in an ongoing series where we will be looking at various ‘Mobile Ticketing ...
12 Feb 2016, 12:10:28

Arriva Trains Wales Win Mobile Technology Award at UK Rail Industry Awards 2016

On Wednesday the 11th February 2016 the great and the good of the UK Rail Industry gathered for the ...
9 Feb 2016, 09:00:00

The Journey to Account Based Ticketing

As a ticketing provider we often get asked to share our thoughts on the future of transport ...
4 Feb 2016, 14:11:23

Top 3 Benefits of Mobile Ticketing for Mass Transit

Whether traveling by rail, bus, ferry or tram, mobile ticketing allows transport providers ...
3 Feb 2016, 10:00:00

The Inaugural Transport and Smart City Leaders Breakfast, London 2016

The inaugural Transport and Smart City Leaders Breakfast took place last week in London. The event ...
28 Jan 2016, 15:33:13

Transport for Athens Wins Most Successful Mobile Ticketing Programme at Transport Ticketing Global Awards

And the winner of the Most Successful Mobile Ticketing Programme 2016 goes to....Masabi & ...
27 Jan 2016, 10:30:00

Powering Smart City Transport with the Smartphone

Smart Cities are all about improving city life through the implementation and adoption of ...
26 Jan 2016, 08:00:00

Masabi Selected to Bring Mobile Ticketing to Los Angeles’ Metrolink

Rail passengers in Southern California will soon be able to use their smartphones to buy and ...
15 Jan 2016, 14:52:49

Mobile Ticketing: Why Barcode?

At Masabi all of the mobile ticketing systems that we currently provide present tickets that can be ...
12 Jan 2016, 13:35:07

Mobile Ticketing to Dramatically Improve the Travel Experience for Millions of New Yorkers

During a news conference at the Brooklyn Transit Museum on Friday the 8th of January 2016, New ...
10 Dec 2015, 17:24:43

Video Interview: Making Transit Easier With Mobile

In this video Anthony Ha from Tech Crunch speaks to Masabi's Ben Whitaker about making transit ...
7 Dec 2015, 07:31:34

Mobile Ticketing Leader Masabi Secures $12m Growth Funding From Keolis, Lepe Partners, MasterCard, and MMC Ventures

Strategic Support from Leaders in Digital Payments and Transport to Speed Global Expansion of ...
7 Dec 2015, 07:26:54

Video: Mobile Ticketing Leader Masabi Secures $12m Growth Funding

Masabi, the global leader in mobile ticketing and innovative fare collection for transportation, ...
30 Nov 2015, 10:50:36

Arriva Trains Wales and Masabi Pass 350,000 Mobile Ticket Sales

Queuing for tickets has become a thing of the past as passengers travel using their smartphones. ...
30 Nov 2015, 10:37:49

Masabi and Transdev Launch Mobile Ticketing In New Orleans

Transit Agency and Mobile Ticketing Provider Deploy Award-Winning JustRide Platform Citywide Across ...
5 Oct 2015, 15:27:30

Masabi and Transit App Partner to Create Integrated Urban Mobility Experience for Transit and Payments

October 5th, 2015 – San Francisco: Masabi, the global leader in transit mobile ticketing and ...
25 Sept 2015, 20:55:00

Mobile ticketing continues to expand across the UK rail network

Mobile ticketing has been around for a few years, from a technical point of view, but more and more ...
23 Sept 2015, 08:54:09

Masabi and Keolis announce mobile ticketing partnership

September 23rd, 2015 – London and Paris: Masabi, the global leader in transport mobile ticketing ...
13 Jul 2015, 15:23:04

MBNA Thames Clippers to sell £1 million worth of mobile tickets in 2015

Stats gathered over last 12 months reveal key trends amongst 10,000’s of London river travellers ...
10 Jun 2015, 11:49:08

Mobile Ticketing Round-Up: Day 2 UITP

The second day of the Milan show continued in a similar vein to day one, with lots more exciting ...
8 Jun 2015, 17:12:49

Mobile Ticketing Round-Up: Day 1 UITP

Mobile Ticketing is very much the hot topic at this year’s UITP show with a raft of companies ...
18 Mar 2015, 15:52:39

Masabi at Transport Ticketing Americas 2015

Next week Masabi will be exhibiting and presenting at the inaugural Transport Ticketing Americas ...
17 Feb 2015, 16:31:56

Line management in Agile Teams

Line management is currently on my mind as I've recently joined Masabi as VP of Engineering for our ...
14 Jan 2015, 11:59:05

Transport for Athens and Masabi Launch Mobile Ticketing City-Wide Across all Transport Types

Passengers can now use their mobile phones to buy and display tickets on City Bus, Electric ...
14 Jan 2015, 11:59:00

MasterCard and Masabi Set Commuters Free From Cash

Mobile ticketing saves time, takes out hassle – first partnership deployment across Athens transit ...
14 Jan 2015, 11:58:51

Masabi and MasterCard Partnership Video

As part of our announcement that we have entered a global partnership with MasterCard, Masabi's ...
1 Dec 2014, 09:39:37

Transit Mobile Ticketing Software Provider Masabi Names Brian Zanghi New CEO

Software Industry Veteran Joins to Drive Continued Global Growth Building on Success in London, ...
17 Oct 2014, 11:29:28

Apple Pay in Transport Ticketing Webinar

Masabi, the leader in mobile ticketing and innovative fare collection for transit recently ...
24 Sept 2014, 13:34:27

Masabi and ACT to Bring ITSO Ticketing to Smartphones

Companies sign landmark deal to offer UK transport contactless mobile ticketing London – 23rd ...
24 Jun 2014, 09:29:22

Thames Clippers Goes Live with Mobile Ticketing

iPhone and Android Users Can Now Use Their Mobile Phones as Tickets on Thames Clippers’ River Bus ...
3 Jun 2014, 18:10:28

Veolia & Masabi Introduces Mobile Fare App at NICE Bus

Nassau County, New York, system becomes first bus-only U.S. transit system to offer smart-phone ...
1 May 2014, 01:05:33

Mobile Ticketing in New York Hits the Headlines

The recent announcement by the MTA and Masabi that mobile ticketing is soon to be rolled-out on the ...
1 May 2014, 01:02:12

Masabi to Launch Mobile Ticketing with New York’s MTA

Riders will be able to use their phones as tickets on both Metro-North Railroad and Long Island ...
23 Apr 2014, 07:32:26

Thames Clippers and Masabi to Launch Mobile Ticketing on Central London River Bus Services

Passengers will be able to use their mobile phones as tickets from this spring London, 23rd April ...