Public transportation ticketing

Datacard's contactless smart card solutions offer transit enterprises the best of both worlds: a card system that offers the ease-of-use needed to increase ridership, yet requires little time and effort to maintain. Unlike magnetic stripe cards, contactless smart cards do not have to make physical contact with the reader. The rider simply passes it near the sensor, sometimes without even needing to remove it from a purse or pocket. The result is faster, more convenient access for the rider, as well as reduced congestion at turnstiles or doors. Contactless cards reduce the need for maintenance of the fare collection system, compared to swipe card readers that can become soiled or mechanical token systems that can jam or be vandalized. Durable and reusable, they also eliminate the waste of paper-based systems.

Datacard offers a range of systems for personalizing contactless smart cards. We can configure a system that meets your business requirements. The system you choose can be designed to accommodate your requirements for single- or multi-application cards, pilot or high-volume programs and basic or highly personalized card designs.