BC Transit to Introduce Next-Generation Contactless Payment Capabilities with Cubic’s Umo Platform
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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BC Transit is bringing the Umo platform to over 900 buses across more than 30 transit systems, increasing British Columbians access to transit.
Key Points:
- BC Transit is bringing the Umo platform to over 900 buses across more than 30 transit systems, increasing British Columbians access to transit.
- BC Transit, the provincial Crown corporation responsible for coordinating public transit services, in all areas outside of Metro Vancouver, awarded a contract to Cubic Transportation Systems for the Umo platform.
- The introduction of Umo will open the door for riders to use contactless pre-paid fare products and contactless open payment technologies such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless credit and debit cards.
- The Umo platform ensures all riders receive equitable fares, regardless of how often they utilize public transit or the payment method they choose.