Fare Collection Technologies

Farebox
Brief Introduction of the Farebox section, within Technologies for Fare Collection.
- Coin or token accepting
  
  Detailed description of Coin or Token Accepting Fareboxes, within the Electronic Farebox cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Currency note accepting
  
  Detailed description of Currency Note Accepting Fareboxes, within the Electronic Farebox cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Linked to the ticket issuing machine
  
  Detailed description of Fareboxes Linked to the Ticket Issuing Machines, within the Electronic Farebox cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
Tickets
Brief Introduction of the Tickets section, with links to the eight sub-sections.
- Pre-printed paper or card
  
  Detailed description of Preprinted Paper or Card, within the Tickets cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Pre-printed, multi-journey
  
  Detailed description of Pre-printed Multi-journey Tickets, within the Tickets cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Printed at point of issue
  
  Detailed description of Tickets Printed at Point of Issue, within the Tickets cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Smart paper ticket
  
  Detailed description of Smart Paper Tickets, within the Tickets cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Magnetic-stripe
  
  Detailed description of Magnetic Stripe Tickets, within the Tickets cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- SMS text on phone or PDA
  
  Detailed description of SMS Text on Phone or PDA, within the Tickets cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Scanable image on phone or PDA
  
  Detailed description of Scannable Image on Phone or PDA, within the Tickets cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Machine-readable applet
  
  Detailed description of Machine-Readable Applet, within the Tickets cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
Ticket issuing machine
Brief Introduction of the Ticket Issuing Machine section, within Technologies for Fare Collection.
- Ticket issuing machine
  
  Detailed description of Mechanical Ticket Issuing Machine, within the Ticket Issuing Machine cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Electronic, handheld
  
  Detailed description of Handheld Electronic Ticket Issuing Machines, within the Ticket Issuing Machine cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Electronic, On-Board
  
  Detailed description of On-Board Electronic Ticket Issuing Machines, within the Ticket Issuing Machine cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Electronic, off-vehicle
  
  Detailed description of Off-vehicle Electronic Ticket Issuing Machines, within the Ticket Issuing Machine cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
Ticket validators
Brief Introduction of the Ticket Validators section, within Technologies for Fare Collection.
- Hand hole-punch
  
  Detailed description of Hand Hole Punch, within the Ticket Validators cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Security hole-pattern punch
  
  Detailed description of Security Hole-pattern Punch, within the Ticket Validators cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Security hole-pattern punch
  
  Detailed description of Multi-Journey Decrementing Punch, within the Ticket Validators cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Printed validation stamp
  
  Detailed description of Printed Validation Stamp, within the Ticket Validators cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Printed stamp with time recording
  
  Detailed description of Print Stamp with Time Recording, within the Ticket Validators cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
Ticket readers, single use
Introduction to the Ticket Readers (single use) section, within Technologies for Fare Collection.
- Magnetic-stripe, read-only
  
  Detailed description of Read-Only Magnetic Stripe Validators, within the Ticket Readers, Single Use cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Bar-code reader
  
  Detailed description of Bar Code Reader, within the Ticket Readers, Single Use cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Applet reader for phone or PDA
  
  Detailed description of Applet Reader for Phone or PDA, within the Ticket Readers, Single Use cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
Ticket reader and decrementer
Brief Introduction of the Ticket Reader and Decrementer section, within Technologies for Fare Collection.
- Magnetic-stripe, read and decrement
  
  Detailed description of Magnetic Stripe, Read and Decrement, within the Ticket Reader and Decrementer cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Magnetic stripe, read and write
  
  Detailed description of Magnetic Stripe, Read and Write, within the Ticket Reader and Decrementer cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Bar-code reader
  
  Detailed description of Barcode Reader, within the Ticket Reader and Decrementer cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Readers for inspection control
  
  Detailed description of Readers for Inspection Control, within the Ticket Reader and Decrementer cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
Smart-cards
Brief Introduction of the Smart Cards section, within Technologies for Fare Collection.
- Contact card
  
  Detailed description of Contact Cards, within the Smart Cards cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Contactless card
  
  Detailed description of Contactless Cards, within the Smart Cards cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Proximity card (BIBO)
  
  Detailed description of Proximity Cards (BIBO), within the Smart Cards cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Electronic purse (ePurse)
  
  Detailed description of Electronic Purse (ePurse), within the Smart Cards cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Electronic purse (ePurse)
  
  Detailed description of EMV-authorized card, within the Smart Cards cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
Smart-card transactions
Brief Introduction of the Smart Card Transactions section, within Technologies for Fare Collection.
- Smart-card transactions
  
  Detailed description of Smart Card Encoder and Recharger, within the Smart Card Transactions cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Smart-card readers
  
  Detailed description of Smart Card Readers, within the Smart Card Transactions cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Smart-card validators
  
  Detailed description of Smart Card Validators, within the Smart Card Transactions cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Smart-card proximity sensor
  
  Detailed description of Smart Card Proximity Sensor, within the Smart Card Transactions cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Secure application modules
  
  Detailed description of Secure Application Modules, within the Smart Card Transactions cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
Entry and exit barriers
Brief Introduction of the Entry and Exit Barriers section, within Technologies for Fare Collection.
- Passive gate or turnstile
  
  Detailed description of Passive Gate or Turnstile, within the Entry and Exit Barriers cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Gate with coin or token (jeton) operation
  
  Detailed description of Gate with coin or Token (Jeton) Operation, within the Entry and Exit Barriers cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Gate with magnetic stripe reader
  
  Detailed description of Gate with Magnetic Strip Reader, within the Entry and Exit Barriers cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Gate with bar-code reader
  
  Detailed description of Gate with Barcode Reader, within the Entry and Exit Barriers cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Gate with smart-card reader
  
  Detailed description of Gate with Smart Card Reader, within the Entry and Exit Barriers cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.
- Multi-reader gate
  
  Detailed description of Multi-Reader Gate, within the Entry and Exit Barriers cluster. Presents functions, practice, devices, benefits and cautions related to this technology.

Fare collection technologies are required to enable the large majority of fare collection procedures, and have been designed to protect the security of the revenues arising and the accuracy of the transactions involved. In most cases, the technologies also enable an audit trail so that any malfeasance can then be traced back to the perpetrator.

The variety of technologies available is wide, and constantly evolving. These range from simple and robust products that are applicable in even the most basic of operating environments, through to the intelligent transport systems (ITS) that are based on modern electronic and communications advances.