Discover UniTiAg, a SaaS for Transits, Open-Loop Ticketing System Vendors, and Marketplaces
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 card is a payment card that can be accepted in many places, such as Visa card, Mastercard card, etc. Open-loop ticketing system allows fare payments with open-loop cards. More ticketing solution and SaaSSoftware as a Service 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), Two-Sided MarketplacesA business entity and cloud service having two categories of customers: (A) e-merchants and taxi drivers; (B) shoppers, riders, e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and money senders. More (TSMPs), and 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. 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.
In summary, UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More does not sell transit rides and fares directly. Instead, it facilitates fare payments through patrons’ Open-to-Ride Balances (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), enabling Transit Agencies to sell rides to their patrons via a common Two-Sided MarketplaceA business entity and cloud service having two categories of customers: (A) e-merchants and taxi drivers; (B) shoppers, riders, e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and money senders. More infrastructure.
Benefits for Two-Sided Marketplaces
Online TSMPs can leverage UniTiAg’s open-loopOpen-loop card is a payment card that can be accepted in many places, such as Visa card, Mastercard card, etc. Open-loop ticketing system allows fare payments with open-loop cards. More ticketing SaaSSoftware as a Service to integrate Transit Agencies as online merchants, or sellers, streamlining the sale of transportation services.
TSMPs have two customer categories:
- Merchants (Transit Agencies selling rides)
- Shoppers (Patrons using transit services via open-loopOpen-loop card is a payment card that can be accepted in many places, such as Visa card, Mastercard card, etc. Open-loop ticketing system allows fare payments with open-loop cards. More cards)
Examples of two-sided marketplacesA business entity and cloud service having two categories of customers: (A) e-merchants and taxi drivers; (B) shoppers, riders, e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and money senders. More of this kind are Amazon, PayPal, Lyft, Uber, Walmart (online), Target (online), etc.
UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More presents a revenue opportunity for TSMPs by lowering fare collection costs. The revenue generated by TSMPs using UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More is based on the cost of fare collection. Statista estimates worldwide public transit annual fare revenue at $280 billion. The cost of fare collection across all ticketing methods starts at 7% of fare revenue, not counting capital expenditures. It can often be significantly higher when open-loopOpen-loop card is a payment card that can be accepted in many places, such as Visa card, Mastercard card, etc. Open-loop ticketing system allows fare payments with open-loop cards. More fare collection methods are involved.
UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More reduces these costs. This means that UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More has the potential to generate additional revenue to the participating TSMPs providing online merchant services to TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More.
Explore our TSMPA business entity and cloud service having two categories of customers: (A) e-merchants and taxi drivers; (B) shoppers, riders, e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and money senders. More mockup, AmuzeBuy to see how your TSMPA business entity and cloud service having two categories of customers: (A) e-merchants and taxi drivers; (B) shoppers, riders, e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and money senders. More can expand into transit services.
Benefits for Ticketing System Vendors
UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More offers success for existing open-loopOpen-loop card is a payment card that can be accepted in many places, such as Visa card, Mastercard card, etc. Open-loop ticketing system allows fare payments with open-loop cards. 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 and AFCAutomated Fare Collection. AFC systems can be open-loop or closed-loop. Sometimes, ‘AFC system’ also means ‘account-based fare collection system’ systems vendors. It enables them to provide more efficient solutions for TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More. TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More can continue using their own validation devices, fare policies, and discounts while benefiting from UniTiAg’s integration. This can lead to more successful projects and increased sales for vendors.
Explore our TSMPA business entity and cloud service having two categories of customers: (A) e-merchants and taxi drivers; (B) shoppers, riders, e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and money senders. More mockup, AmuzeBuy, our validator mockup, and try our simple APIs, to discover how you can offer even better services to your TA-customers.
Benefits for Transit Agencies
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 card is a payment card that can be accepted in many places, such as Visa card, Mastercard card, etc. Open-loop ticketing system allows fare payments with open-loop cards. 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’ 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 card is a payment card that can be accepted in many places, such as Visa card, Mastercard card, etc. Open-loop ticketing system allows fare payments with open-loop cards. 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-present to e-commerce transactions, reducing PCI DSSPayment Card Industry Data Security Standards. More 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 card is a payment card that can be accepted in many places, such as Visa card, Mastercard card, etc. Open-loop ticketing system allows fare payments with open-loop cards. 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 contactless card or token, 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 creditworthiness, card type, 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 card 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 card tap is no longer a card-present payment transaction but rather a method of registration of a service paid through the TSMPA business entity and cloud service having two categories of customers: (A) e-merchants and taxi drivers; (B) shoppers, riders, e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and money senders. More.
AmuzeBuy and Sandbox Environment
AmuzeBuy is a TSMPA business entity and cloud service having two categories of customers: (A) e-merchants and taxi drivers; (B) shoppers, riders, e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and money senders. More mockup showcasing the user experience that any TSMPA business entity and cloud service having two categories of customers: (A) e-merchants and taxi drivers; (B) shoppers, riders, e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and money senders. 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 TSMPA business entity and cloud service having two categories of customers: (A) e-merchants and taxi drivers; (B) shoppers, riders, e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and money senders. 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 card is a payment card that can be accepted in many places, such as Visa card, Mastercard card, etc. Open-loop ticketing system allows fare payments with open-loop cards. 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.
- TSMPA business entity and cloud service having two categories of customers: (A) e-merchants and taxi drivers; (B) shoppers, riders, e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and money senders. 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 TSMPA business entity and cloud service having two categories of customers: (A) e-merchants and taxi drivers; (B) shoppers, riders, e-wallet holders with cards or cash, and money senders. More API.
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