HID Enhances Ticket Validation, Fare Collection for Mass Transit

HID announces its latest innovation in mass transit ticket validation with the HID VAL150 Platform Ticket Validator.

The VAL150 is an open architecture validator featuring a multimedia ticket reader capable of processing barcodes, QR codes, closed loop transit cards, and open loop contactless EMV payments. The validator is integrated with a Linux computer and housed in a weatherproof casing, making it suitable for various outdoor public transportation environments.

This state-of-the-art ticket validator is currently used by the Milwaukee County Transit System on its CONNECT 1 BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) stations as part of the WisGo fare collection system powered by Umo Mobility, part of Cubic Transportation Systems.

Public transportation riders increasingly expect a seamless, technology-driven fare payment and ticketing experience. To meet this demand, agencies and operators seek to modernize fare collection processes, reduce operational costs and provide a convenient, efficient mobile ticketing system.

By modernizing fare collection, agencies and operators not only provide passengers with a frictionless way to pay and board, but also contribute to increased ridership.

The VAL150 incorporates HID TripTick technology to seamlessly read and validate a wide range of ticket types, including barcode/QR codes, closed-loop transit cards and open-loop contactless EMV payments via a single interface.