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The orange magstripe ticket is nearing the end of the line, with rail operator Northern reporting it was used for less than 20% of journeys on its services in the last year. Will you be sad to see it go? As much as the transport nerds among us love its iconic design, at Vix Technology we’re excited by the transition to digital ticketing. Passengers can just turn up and go using the card or device they have in their pocket; and operators unlock valuable data to help them design ever-better services. The future might not be orange, but it’s certainly bright! #futuretransport #intelligenttransport #smartticketing #digitalfirst

Multi-operator, multi-modal, ticketing is playing an ever-increasing role in public transport but the schemes can be complex. Our expert Matthew Hanlon discusses the challenges and how we support LTAs and Operators administering such schemes. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eGuCdqKa

Are you attending Transport Ticketing Global? Join me in the front row at this conversation debating open versus closed transit systems featuring Discover Financial Services leaders.    #DiscoverEmployee Discover Global Network #Transportation #Innovation #Technology #Debate  

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Curious about... ➡️ The components of a robust ticketing solution? ➡️ The benefits of contactless ticketing for operators? ➡️ Key tips to follow when selecting a turnkey transportation ticketing solution? Check out this Executive Brief. 👇 https://hid.link/JiD

It’s time to take new paths in electronic ticketing! 🎫 That’s what CNA's Chief Operating Officer for LATAM, Luiz Fernando Portella, will be discussing on stage at Connected Smart Cities on 3 September in São Paulo, Brazil! 🎤 Join Luiz at 14:00 BRT to learn how Brazilian cities are utilising innovative ticketing solutions, such as Calypso, to improve the public transport experience ✨ #SmartCities #TransportTicketing #OpenStandards #eTicket #SmartMobility 

Let's talk challenges. What hurdles do you foresee in implementing QR-based ticketing in public transport? #TechChallenges #PublicTransport"

The hearings for the new Commissioners are well underway. Monday evening, Apostolos Tzitzikostas also had to face our questions as Commissioner-designate for Transport. He did well and will do a great job as future Commissioner. A few points came particularly into focus for me at yesterday's hearing: 🔘 The willingness to propose a single ticketing initiative 🔘 The goal of achieving paperless cross-border transport by 2030 🔘 A new and swift strategy for the European automotive industry Action must be taken as quickly as possible, especially on the latter point. The European economy is facing major challenges, particularly concerning the automotive sector, which requires a swift and comprehensive solution. If the future Commissioner performs as well in office as he did in the hearing, we should not have to wait too long for this response.

CER members are working hard to implement the Ticketing Roadmap, so that passengers in Europe can benefit from a much-improved European ticketing experience. The Roadmap aligns with the European Commission’s 2024-2029 policy agenda, particularly its goal to simplify digital booking and ticketing. The 4th progress report on the implementation of the Ticketing Roadmap shows: 👉 Geographical expansion of the CIT Agreement on Journey Continuation, now covering over 90% of CER members’ traffic. 👉 Development of a new real-time information platform, expected to be completed by early 2025. 👉 Extending booking horizons and harmonising ticketing conditions still require special attention, however notable progress has been achieved. 👉 Sweden officially rolled out the Open Sales & Distribution Model (OSDM) nationwide, demonstrating that #OSDM, as a neutral and open standard, is compatible with other standards like NeTEx for timetables. 👉 Increased adoption of the Electronic Ticket Control Database, a centralised passenger ticket management system playing a crucial role in journey protection. CER Executive Director Alberto Mazzola: “Full and timely implementation of the CER Ticketing Roadmap remains a top priority for CER members, as reaffirmed at the recent CER General Assembly. To enhance international rail ticketing, we once again urge the European Commission to integrate OSDM into the TSI TA Regulation (Technical Specification for Interoperability, Telematics Applications). This revision should not be finalised without ensuring that ongoing sector investments are protected.” Read the news 📝 https://lnkd.in/ewANR2Cg #OnTrackForEurope #CERTicketingRoadmap #EuropeByTrain