U.S. regional operator Metrolink will invest USD 2.2 million for its transition to mobile ticketing.
This funding is for optical barcode readers at Metro Rail station turnstiles, which will allow Metrolink tickets and passes purchased on mobile devices to seamlessly open gates. This action was necessary to ensure Metrolink customers can ride Metro Rail with the same ticket or pass.
These readers will complement Metrolink’s mobile ticketing solution set to rollout in the coming months. Through the app, Metrolink riders will be able to purchase a train ticket on their smartphone, tablet, or other mobile devices and display the ticket on-screen for inspection.
The company will have to amend the contract with Masabi, a company that specializes in mobile ticketing innovations, and increase funding authorization by an amount of USD 2.2 million, not to exceed USD 3.8 million.
This fall, riders on all seven Metrolink service lines will have the option of buying their tickets through mobile ticketing and continue a seamless connection to dozens of city bus, shuttle bus, light rail and subway lines at no additional cost.
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