The global shift to open payments, account-based ticketing and intelligent fare systems is accelerating. From Australia and New Zealand to North America and Europe, transport authorities are rethinking how fares are paid, simplified and communicated to rebuild trust, improve experience and boost ridership.
This exclusive insights report brings together expert perspectives on what’s changing and what’s coming next.
What’s Inside the Report
- How Australia & New Zealand are Moving to EMV and ABT: A detailed look at major city programmes, fare simplification strategies and procurement approaches – including collaborative models that are reducing cost and risk
- Why Open Payments are Becoming the Global Standard: From early pilots to mainstream adoption, the report explains how cEMV, tap-and-go, and the MTT model are solving long-standing challenges around speed, pricing, and risk.
- The Shift from Connected Networks to Intelligent Systems: Why online-first, cloud-based ticketing is unlocking real-time insights, personalised fares, loyalty and new revenue opportunities.
- How Transparent Fare Data Builds Rider Confidence: The role of GTFS Fares in clearly communicating cost, concessions and payment options – helping riders choose public transport with certainty, especially in uncertain times.