What UniTiAg Is
UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More is a global, cloud-based SaaSSoftware as a Service More infrastructure designed to revolutionize open-loopOpen-loop ticketing allows fare payments with Visa, Mastercard, etc. cards. UniTiAg unlocks non-card-based open-loop ticketing tools, e.g., direct banking, e-wallets, crypto, etc. More public transit fare collection. It seamlessly integrates with existing transit fare collection (ABTAccount-Based Ticketing is a public transit ticketing system model using patron accounts as a source of data for determining fares and validating access to services. More) systems and online marketplaces (TSMPAn online marketplace comprising two categories of customers: (A) online shoppers—e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and service receivers; (B) online merchants, sellers, and service providers. Examples include Amazon, Walmart, Uber, and many others. More) — platforms that sell transit services.
UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More allows riders to tap their CRDContactless Rider Device that presents credentials to the Validator proving the rider’s right to access transit services, e.g. cEMV card, UWB-enabled smartphone app, Calypso card, etc. More, such as phone apps or cards, and gain access to transit services using a virtual balance (OTRBOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More) without initiating a payment transaction at the transit validatorValidator is a device with contactless card reader, registering card taps and validating access to the transit services. It is not a point of sale in UniTiAg model. More, effectively registering the service provided by the TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More, rather than by selling tickets in advance.
The registered services are sold on the TSMPAn online marketplace comprising two categories of customers: (A) online shoppers—e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and service receivers; (B) online merchants, sellers, and service providers. Examples include Amazon, Walmart, Uber, and many others. More by the TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More as a e-merchant. The rider pays for the used services online.
This approach:
- Eliminates EMVA protocol used by payments smart cards and points of sales for execution of payments transactions. Level 3 card-presentCard-present transaction means that the card is physically engaged with a point of sale device during the transaction. More compliance costs for TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More,
- Reduces PCI DSSPayment Card Industry Data Security Standards. compliance costs for TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More when payment cards are used as the OTRBOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More identifiers,
- Eliminates PCI DSSPayment Card Industry Data Security Standards. compliance costs for TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More when non-payment CRDsContactless Rider Device that presents credentials to the Validator proving the rider’s right to access transit services, e.g. cEMV card, UWB-enabled smartphone app, Calypso card, etc. More are used,
- Enhances the overall user experience for TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More, their customers, and marketplaces worldwide,
- Paves the way to public transit fare collection for non-card-based fare payments, such as stablecoins, cryptocurrency, and direct banking, and for new technologies like UWB.
What UniTiAg Does
UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More facilitates fare payments through riders’ OTRBOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More, enabling TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More to collect fares for the provided services via a common TSMPAn online marketplace comprising two categories of customers: (A) online shoppers—e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and service receivers; (B) online merchants, sellers, and service providers. Examples include Amazon, Walmart, Uber, and many others. More infrastructure.
Case One: non-cEMV Contactless Rider Device:
Imagine, you want to use a smartphone with Apple, Google, or Samsung wallet*, where you store your OTRBOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More credentials to gain access to public transit services.
- You create the OTRBOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More credentials online using an app issued by Kraken*, or independent transit identification providers like Calypso*.
- You refill your OTRBOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More via a Kraken’s stablecoin wallet. The variety of choices depends solely on the TSMP’s payment methods options.
- A few minutes later, you can use this app at any validatorValidator is a device with contactless card reader, registering card taps and validating access to the transit services. It is not a point of sale in UniTiAg model. More with Kraken logo.
- When your OTRBOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More drops below a certain threshold level, which you set, it is automatically refilled by Kraken.
- When you no longer need the OTRBOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More, Kraken refunds the OTRBOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More amount to your payment methods.
Case Two: Open-Loop cEMV cards:
This case is applicable to the TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More who already are engaged in costly and complex open-loopOpen-loop ticketing allows fare payments with Visa, Mastercard, etc. cards. UniTiAg unlocks non-card-based open-loop ticketing tools, e.g., direct banking, e-wallets, crypto, etc. More transit payment projects.
Imagine, you want to use your contactless Visa, Mastercard, or other credit or debit card to gain access to public transit. This card is already registered as your payment method on your Amazon (Walmart, Facebook, etc.) account*.
- Using the Amazon app or website, you purchase an Open-To-Ride BalanceOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More (OTRBOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More) associated with this card. This is a money value you allocate for spending on public transit rides. Your OTRBOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More is shared across all participating TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More.
- A few minutes later, you can tap this card at any validatorValidator is a device with contactless card reader, registering card taps and validating access to the transit services. It is not a point of sale in UniTiAg model. More with the Amazon Pay logo.
*The names of TSMPsAn online marketplace comprising two categories of customers: (A) online shoppers—e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and service receivers; (B) online merchants, sellers, and service providers. Examples include Amazon, Walmart, Uber, and many others. More, smartphone and transit card vendors are used here purely as examples and do not imply that these organizations participate in the UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More fare collection scheme.
Audience
This site introduces UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More, an innovative open-loopOpen-loop ticketing allows fare payments with Visa, Mastercard, etc. cards. UniTiAg unlocks non-card-based open-loop ticketing tools, e.g., direct banking, e-wallets, crypto, etc. More ticketing solution and SaaSSoftware as a Service More platform. This site is designed for executives, business development managers, product managers, business analysts, software developers and testers from:
- Transit operators or agencies (TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More). TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More executives should read this page first: Closed Loop for Transit Execs
- TSMPsAn online marketplace comprising two categories of customers: (A) online shoppers—e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and service receivers; (B) online merchants, sellers, and service providers. Examples include Amazon, Walmart, Uber, and many others. More
- Ticketing system vendors providing software, hardware, and services to TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More.
- Smartphone wallet and payment solution providers.
- UWBUltra-Wideband is a short-range wireless communication technology that uses a wide frequency bandwidth (typically >500 MHz) to transmit data. More vendors.
The site highlights the key benefits of UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More and provides implementation guidance for these stakeholders.
Value Proposition for Two-Sided Marketplaces
By integrating the UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More platform, you will:
- Acquire additional online shoppers (transit riders): Expand your customer base by offering access to transit services through your online marketplace.
- Acquire additional online sellers (TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More): Onboard TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More as sellers, offering their services via your marketplace.
- Increase float: Utilize the funds generated from prepaid OTRBsOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More that haven’t been reconciled yet.
Explore our TSMPAn online marketplace comprising two categories of customers: (A) online shoppers—e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and service receivers; (B) online merchants, sellers, and service providers. Examples include Amazon, Walmart, Uber, and many others. More mockup, AmuzeBuy to see how your TSMPAn online marketplace comprising two categories of customers: (A) online shoppers—e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and service receivers; (B) online merchants, sellers, and service providers. Examples include Amazon, Walmart, Uber, and many others. More can expand into transit services.
Value Proposition for Ticketing System Vendors
By integrating the UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More platform, you will increase sales of your systems and services, because you will:
- Provide more efficient open-loopOpen-loop ticketing allows fare payments with Visa, Mastercard, etc. cards. UniTiAg unlocks non-card-based open-loop ticketing tools, e.g., direct banking, e-wallets, crypto, etc. More solutions for Transit Agencies (see Value Proposition for TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More below).
- Provide a seamless transition from closed-loopClosed-loop ticketing systems use their specific cards incompatible with other transit systems. More and classic open-loopOpen-loop ticketing allows fare payments with Visa, Mastercard, etc. cards. UniTiAg unlocks non-card-based open-loop ticketing tools, e.g., direct banking, e-wallets, crypto, etc. More models to UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More model, allowing TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More to continue using their existing validation devices and fare policies.
- Enhance your open-loopOpen-loop ticketing allows fare payments with Visa, Mastercard, etc. cards. UniTiAg unlocks non-card-based open-loop ticketing tools, e.g., direct banking, e-wallets, crypto, etc. More solutions by implementing non-cEMV CRDContactless Rider Device that presents credentials to the Validator proving the rider’s right to access transit services, e.g. cEMV card, UWB-enabled smartphone app, Calypso card, etc. More technologies and non-card-based online payments tools.
Explore our TSMPAn online marketplace comprising two categories of customers: (A) online shoppers—e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and service receivers; (B) online merchants, sellers, and service providers. Examples include Amazon, Walmart, Uber, and many others. More mockup, AmuzeBuy, our validator mockup, and try our simple APIs, to discover how you can offer even better services to your TA-customers.
Value Proposition for Transit Agencies
By integrating the UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More platform with your ABTAccount-Based Ticketing is a public transit ticketing system model using patron accounts as a source of data for determining fares and validating access to services. More systems, you will:
- Reduce the cost of fare collection in open-loopOpen-loop ticketing allows fare payments with Visa, Mastercard, etc. cards. UniTiAg unlocks non-card-based open-loop ticketing tools, e.g., direct banking, e-wallets, crypto, etc. More ticketing.
- Accelerate time to market.
- Reduce or eliminate the closed-loopClosed-loop ticketing systems use their specific cards incompatible with other transit systems. More cards.
- Include underbanked and unbanked customers.
- Satisfy your municipal constituency.
- Redefine and widen your open-loopOpen-loop ticketing allows fare payments with Visa, Mastercard, etc. cards. UniTiAg unlocks non-card-based open-loop ticketing tools, e.g., direct banking, e-wallets, crypto, etc. More ticketing with UWB and other non-cEMV CRDsContactless Rider Device that presents credentials to the Validator proving the rider’s right to access transit services, e.g. cEMV card, UWB-enabled smartphone app, Calypso card, etc. More.
Many Transit Agencies (TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More) are piloting open-loopOpen-loop ticketing allows fare payments with Visa, Mastercard, etc. cards. UniTiAg unlocks non-card-based open-loop ticketing tools, e.g., direct banking, e-wallets, crypto, etc. More ABTAccount-Based Ticketing is a public transit ticketing system model using patron accounts as a source of data for determining fares and validating access to services. More or AFCAutomated Fare Collection. AFC systems can be open-loop or closed-loop. Sometimes, ‘AFC system’ also means ‘account-based fare collection system’ More systems to reduce cash management costs and simplify access to services. However, these projects often face low adoption rates and high implementation costs. Implementing traditional open-loopOpen-loop ticketing allows fare payments with Visa, Mastercard, etc. cards. UniTiAg unlocks non-card-based open-loop ticketing tools, e.g., direct banking, e-wallets, crypto, etc. More systems can be costly, especially for mid-size and smaller TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More.
UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More provides a cost-effective solution for TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More and their ticketing system vendors, shifting from card-presentCard-present transaction means that the card is physically engaged with a point of sale device during the transaction. More to e-commerce transactions, reducing PCI DSSPayment Card Industry Data Security Standards. and payment schemes compliance burdens, and streamlining processes. This allows TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More to maintain their fare policies while lowering the complexity and expense of open-loopOpen-loop ticketing allows fare payments with Visa, Mastercard, etc. cards. UniTiAg unlocks non-card-based open-loop ticketing tools, e.g., direct banking, e-wallets, crypto, etc. More systems.
Open-To-Ride Balance
UniTiAg’s core concept is the Open-to-Ride BalanceOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More (OTRBOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More), a balance linked to a CRDContactless Rider Device that presents credentials to the Validator proving the rider’s right to access transit services, e.g. cEMV card, UWB-enabled smartphone app, Calypso card, etc. More. The balance is shared among participating Transit Agencies (TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More). UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More synchronizes OTRBOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More updates in near real-time, ensuring all TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More reflect changes when funds are used.
The OTRBOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination, based on the rider’s creditworthiness and TSMP’s risk management policies. Once an OTRBOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More is created, customers can tap their contactless token at any participating TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More for seamless access to transit services.
With UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More, Transit Agencies are no longer traditional brick-and-mortar merchants. The CRDContactless Rider Device that presents credentials to the Validator proving the rider’s right to access transit services, e.g. cEMV card, UWB-enabled smartphone app, Calypso card, etc. More tap is no longer a card-presentCard-present transaction means that the card is physically engaged with a point of sale device during the transaction. More payment transaction but rather a method of registration of a service paid through the TSMPAn online marketplace comprising two categories of customers: (A) online shoppers—e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and service receivers; (B) online merchants, sellers, and service providers. Examples include Amazon, Walmart, Uber, and many others. More.
AmuzeBuy and Sandbox Environment
AmuzeBuy is a TSMPAn online marketplace comprising two categories of customers: (A) online shoppers—e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and service receivers; (B) online merchants, sellers, and service providers. Examples include Amazon, Walmart, Uber, and many others. More mockup showcasing the user experience that any TSMPAn online marketplace comprising two categories of customers: (A) online shoppers—e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and service receivers; (B) online merchants, sellers, and service providers. Examples include Amazon, Walmart, Uber, and many others. More can provide by implementing the UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More TSMPAn online marketplace comprising two categories of customers: (A) online shoppers—e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and service receivers; (B) online merchants, sellers, and service providers. Examples include Amazon, Walmart, Uber, and many others. More API. Create a shopper/rider account, set up payment methods, manage OTRBsOpen-to-Ride Balance is an e-wallet monetary value for ticketing purposes, associated with a contactless token, shared between Transit Agencies. It can be pre-authorized, prepaid, postpaid, or a combination of thereof. More, and simulate card taps with our validator mockup.
AmuzeBuy runs on the UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More Sandbox environment.
- Open-LoopOpen-loop ticketing allows fare payments with Visa, Mastercard, etc. cards. UniTiAg unlocks non-card-based open-loop ticketing tools, e.g., direct banking, e-wallets, crypto, etc. More Ticketing software developers: contact us for access to the UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More Sandbox to integrate your ticketing system using our TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More and TANBA Transit Agency API that gives access to a Transit Agency Ticketing System to its targeted OTRB data replica at the Regional UniTiAg Host. More APIs.
- TSMPAn online marketplace comprising two categories of customers: (A) online shoppers—e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and service receivers; (B) online merchants, sellers, and service providers. Examples include Amazon, Walmart, Uber, and many others. More developers: contact us for access to our fare validatorValidator is a device with contactless card reader, registering card taps and validating access to the transit services. It is not a point of sale in UniTiAg model. More and TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More simulator to test your integration with UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More using our TSMPAn online marketplace comprising two categories of customers: (A) online shoppers—e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and service receivers; (B) online merchants, sellers, and service providers. Examples include Amazon, Walmart, Uber, and many others. More API.
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