Fare system objectives

A fares system needs not only to meet its policy objectives, but also be effective and efficient in its application. Factors to be considered are:

• Understandable by passengers
• Simple to administer by agents
• Doesn’t unduly slow boarding
• Amenable to security controls
• Controls acceptable to passengers
• Clarity in the allocation of revenues
• Generate travel planning data
• Minimize cost of operation
• Maximize investment returns