Ingenico Group announced the successful implementation of the first Open Payment system in Italy on the Malpensa Express shuttle line, and its selection as preferred payment partner by Lombardy’s rail operator Trenord.
Trenord, which owns 2300 trains connecting everyday Milan to the main towns of the region, wished to offer a seamless journey to its customers using the Malpensa Express, to increase the number of payment methods accepted on this service and to reduce fare evasion. Ingenico was Trenord’s preferred supplier of secure payment terminals for on-board ticketing and thus qualified for the roll-out of the advanced Malpensa Express ticketless system.
Ingenico’s solution includes hardware, software, consultancy and maintenance services. A secure, unattended, contactless/NFC payment module, the iUC180B, was integrated into turnstiles. Providing fare payment at the gate, it removes the need to wait in line at ticket counters or vending machines, and thus improves consumer satisfaction. While fulfilling EMV standards, it provides easy and swift payment acceptance for the rides.
“We are delighted with the completion of the first Open Payment fare system in Italy. This project illustrates Ingenico’s ability to deliver seamless payment solutions for transport operators like Trenord. We are looking forward to continued collaboration with Trenord as preferred payment partner,” said Luciano Cavazzana, SVP EMEA – Banks & Acquirers Business Unit, Ingenico Group.
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