Fare Collection

Close-up of hand holding transit card up to fare collection machine in transit station.

How Fare Collection Tech is Changing Transit Operations

Cashless fare options let agencies enable fare capping, track rider behavior, and eliminate proprietary fare cards.

June 18, 2024 - GovTech

Close-up of front of blue MCTS bus with "Ride MCTS" on marquee in urban Milwaukee neighborhood

Waukesha Transit Joins Milwaukee Fare Collection System

New technology allows for more streamlined travel and fare capping for riders across the region.

September 14, 2023 - Urban Milwaukee

Close-up of woman holding up smartphone up to contactless public transit payment kiosk

The Benefits of Contactless Transit Payments

New tech can streamline boarding and make fare capping easier, but can risk creating new challenges for low-income riders.

August 8, 2023 - American Banker

public transit streetcar at Milwaukee Public Market, Third Ward Station in Downtown Milwaukee.

Milwaukee County Transit Launches New Fare Collection System and Fare Caps

Adult fares will be capped at $4 per day or $72 per month under the new system.

April 2, 2023 - Business Wire

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