This page describes how the TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More can utilize UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More services. UniTiAgUniversal Ticketing Agent is a model of open-loop public transit ticketing using card-not-present transactions for fare acquiring. More does not take part in the trip validation process and fare calculation. It only provides 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 to the TAsA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More. The TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More is free to decide whether a particular card tap should lead to the access granting or declining, and what the fare should be.
LPA Account
Some TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More policies may require additional data, not included in 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. In such cases, the TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More must keep its proprietary Local Patron Accounts (LPALocal 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. More) and propagate them, at least partially, to the wireless validatorsValidator 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.
The policy options and related LPALocal 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. More data are presented in the table below.
| Fare Policy | Explanation | Additional LPALocal 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. More Data | LPALocal 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. More Data in Wireless ValidatorsValidator 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 | Comment |
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| Flat fare | Single adult fare, no discounts, concessions, or travel distance dependency. | None | N/A | No fare credit is possible |
| Distance-based or zone-based fare | The TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More charges the max possible fare at the tap-on and refunds at the tap-off if the ride is shorter than the longest one. | Last tap-on. | None | The TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More may decide to risk an overdraft at tap-on which may be fully or partially covered by tap-off refund. |
| Period caps | The TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More refunds at the end of the cap period (e.g. day, week, or month). | Fare history for the cap period duration. | None | Discount is applied in form of later refund. |
| Immediate period caps | The TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More stops charging the Rider as soon as the cap is achieved. | Fare history for the cap period duration. | The same LPALocal 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. More Data as in the TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More | Reasonable for low-value 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. |
| Transfer discounts | The TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More discounts transferring from one route to another within a discount period. | Fare history for the discount period duration. | None | Discount is applied in form of refund. |
| Immediate transfer discounts | The TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More discounts transferring from one route to another within a discount period. | Fare history for the transfer period duration. | The same LPALocal 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. More Data as in the TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More | Reasonable for low-value 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. |
| Concession | The TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More does not charge or discounts the eligible OTR Balances for rides. | Concession flags; applicable routes; other data as imposed by concessions policies. | The same LPALocal 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. More Data as in the TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More | Fare enforcement and concession eligibility is on the TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More. The TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More does not report $0 fares. |
| Children fares | The custodian creates 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 for each child, connects it to the custodian’s funding account, and associates 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 with the child’s debit, prepaid, or white-label cEMVContactless EMV More card. | Concession flags; applicable routes; other data as imposed by concessions policies. | The same LPALocal 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. More Data as in the TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More | The child’s card may even not be eligible for contactless retail purchases. Fare enforcement and concession eligibility is on the TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More. |
| Unbanked: 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 | The riders associate their OTR Balances with prepaid reloadable 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 cEMVContactless EMV More cards. | As per fare options above | The same LPALocal 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. More Data as in the TAA transit operator or an agency representing several transit operators. The TA acts as a merchant from the UniTiAg’s standpoint. More | Reloading such cards via retail stores are on the Riders. |