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BC Transit Introduces Modernized Fare Payment System in Victoria Using Cubic’s Umo Platform

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS), a leading global provider of integrated transit solutions, is proud to announce the implementation of its Umo platform as BC Transit's new automated fare collection system in the Victoria Regional Transit System.

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  • Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS), a leading global provider of integrated transit solutions, is proud to announce the implementation of its Umo platform as BC Transit's new automated fare collection system in the Victoria Regional Transit System.
  • BC Transit riders will have the option to pay using the Umo Mobility smartphone app or reloadable Umo smartcard.
  • Umo offers riders the convenience of adding stored value or purchasing passes to be used for fare payment when boarding.
  • “We listened to our riders' requests for a new payment method, and we are delighted to introduce the innovative Umo solution.”
    A key feature of Umo in BC Transit is the enablement of daily fare capping.

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.

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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.
  • 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.