“TouchPass has performed exceptionally, and we were delighted to see adoption grow to about one of every three boardings in such a short time.” -– Julie Brown, RVTD General Manager
Features |
Cash Farebox |
Card-based |
Mobile |
Account-based |
TouchPass |
Serves all passengers |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Works with any media (e.g., cards, mobile, paper) |
△ |
✔ |
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Multi-agency platform |
✔ |
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Rapid implementation (<90 days) |
△ |
✔ |
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No customized software |
✔ |
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No additional staffing |
✔ |
✔ |
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No bus operator (driver) interaction |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Instant, no-cost changes to fare policy |
✔ |
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Free upgrades |
✔ |
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Cloud-based |
✔ |
△ |
✔ |
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Boarding/ridership data |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Real-time account access/updates |
△ |
✔ |
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Balances shown to passenger at boarding |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
△ |
✔ |
Buy fare products with cash |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Stored-value fare products |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Low-cost (e.g., paper) single-ride tokens |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Fare capping |
△ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Electronic transfers |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Autoload |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Open payment support (bankcard, mobile wallet) |
✔ |
△ |
△ = Feasible, but not generally available today