Why ABT shouldn’t always mean EMV® in Transport Ticketing
An interesting observation has occurred to me during industry conferences I’ve attended and recent articles I’ve read that I felt important to address: ABT is rarely distinguished from EMV®. While an EMV transit system is a form of account-based ticketing (ABT), this assimilation is problematic. And crucially, it’s prohibiting PTOs and PTAs from being able […]
OSPT Alliance Hosts Technical Workshop in Quito, Ecuador
Interest in open standards in Latin America is on the rise. Following a successful workshop exploring the value of openness in Lima, Peru earlier this year, OSPT Alliance was proud to respond to increasing demand to deliver a second workshop in Latin America. Hosted in Quito, Ecuador, the event brought together stakeholders from across the […]
OSPT Alliance Hosts First Workshop in Lima, Peru
In June 2019, over 75 public transportation stakeholders and influencers from across Latin America gathered together to attend OSPT Alliance’s ‘CIPURSE™ in Action: Interoperability and Multi-Application’ workshop. Held at the Novotel San Isidro in Lima, Peru, the event got underway with the first of two keynote presentations; Paula Lazarte, Deputy of the Transport Vice-Minister presented […]
Account-Based Ticketing
What’s it all ABT? Breaking down the benefits of account-based ticketing The rise of ‘tap-and-pay’ technology in many markets to is leading travelers to expect the same flexibility, efficiency and time-saving benefits from their transport ticketing. With transport agencies under increasing pressure from both consumer demand and budget restraints – what’s the answer to sustainable […]