Archives: Glossary Terms

Closed-loop ticketing systems use their specific cards incompatible with other transit systems.

Automated Fare Collection. AFC systems can be open-loop or closed-loop. Sometimes, ‘AFC system’ also means ‘account-based fare collection system’

Offline Data Authentication. A contactless EMV process for ensuring that the tapped contactless card is genuine.

A Transit Agency API that gives access to a Transit Agency Ticketing System to its targeted OTRB data replica at the Regional UniTiAg Host.

Software as a Service

Cost of Fare Collection, typically expressed as a percentage of the fare revenue.

Local Patron Account – a Patron’s account in a Transit Agency implementing open-loop or closed-loop ABT approach. Such a Transit Agency, after migration to UniTiAg, may still keep patron’s data related to concessions, loyalty, privileges, discounts, etc.

User Experience.

Payments Consulting Network

Application Program Interface