Panel Discussion: Beyond the Card: Alternative Payment Methods Shaping the Future of Transit

17 Mar 2026
Theatre 2
  • Open Banking & Account-to-Account: How real-time payments and Payment Initiation Service Providers (PISPs) are creating lower cost, more inclusive options for fare collection.
  • What are the key transit use cases for Open Banking and what is hindering the adoption for transport operators
  • Will Open Banking be run by transit agencies, or will it be driven by specialist Open Banking solution providers?
  • BNPL for Mobility: Exploring how BNPL models could make travel more flexible and affordable
  • How transit agencies can adopt new payment methods safely, ensuring interoperability, consumer protection and regulatory compliance
  • CBDC: is it coming in transit?
  • Could Stablecoins play a role in the future of alternative payments in transit?
Moderator
Curtis Pierce
Curtis Pierce, Principal - Four Nine Technologies
Panelist
Hayden Sutherland
Hayden Sutherland, Founder and Chair - Open Transport