Amdocs, a provider of software and services to communications and media companies, and smart ticketing and payment solutions provider Unicard have announced the launch of an integrated ticketing solution for public transport users in the UK.
Underpinned by Unicard’s account-based ticketing (ABT) system and Amdocs’ cloud-based payment platform, the solution enables ‘tap-in, tap-out’ ticketing and payments across various transport modes including bus, rail, tram and micromobility services such as dockless bikes and e-scooters.
What’s more, the multimodal solution can be configured to enable multi-operator ticketing, thereby removing the payment friction of switching from one transport mode to another and providing real-time payment and charging updates.
It is set to be rolled out to passengers in the UK initially, through partnerships with city regions, local authorities and other public administration bodies.
“Public transport is changing rapidly and Unicard is well placed to support the rollout of more diverse and sustainable integrated networks, particularly with the uptake of new modes of transport including dockless bikes and electric vehicles,” said Unicard CEO Sean Dickinson.
Unicard’s ABT system supports contactless travel, facilitated by tokens in the form of smart tickets, smart cards, mobile apps or digital wallets.
Amdocs’ automated and API-based cloud-based payment platform, which runs on Amazon Web Services, is designed to allow for the quick and easy addition and integration of new mobility and transport service providers.
