Key considerations when setting up a MaaS solution
The purpose of this article is to summarise key considerations to enabling a MaaS solution (which, in the opinion of the author, can also be thought of as an integrated ticketing and settlement scheme). How is a MaaS solution defined? MaaS (Mobility as a Service) has been defined as a joint digital channel enabling […]
Are Barcodes Dead ?
With more transit authorities moving to closed and/or open-loop payment systems to allow passengers to pay for journies on public transport, people are surprised to still see barcodes/QR codes in use in these systems. What is a Barcode A barcode is a method of representing data in a visual, machine-readable form. The first barcode appeared […]
cEMV architecture – Benefits of a federated architecture
Conventional cEMV architecture This architecture is the one pioneered by Transport for London (TfL), where there is a single back-office and acquirer. There are obvious advantages for capping and journey resolution across operators, but basically, it puts all the control with the back-office provider and that has significant disadvantages for operators who want or need […]
New Transport Consulting Company Announces Launch
Osmodal is proud to announce the launch of its new consulting business operation. The company’s headquarters are located at Level 5, 115 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000. The Asia-Pacific region is undergoing a surge in investment in automated fare collection and intelligent transportation systems. Significant initiatives are underway in Australia and New Zealand where […]
