摘要: |
Advanced electronic payment system technologies are creating new business opportunities for transportation service providers to partner and develop a truly 'seamless' regional transportation network for their customers. The ability to use a single payment mechanism or a single 'transportation' account within a regional transportation network provides users with an enhanced level of convenience and improved access to transportation services in comparison with traditional forms of payment. Electronic payment media, particularly smart cards, can be linked to other non-transportation payment applications, linking transit, toll and parking payments, with corporate and university programs, human service benefits delivery programs, retail, phone and e-commerce programs. The creation of multiple application smart card programs can serve to further enhance the convenience of transportation while generating potential cost savings and/or increased revenue opportunities for participating public and private sector partners. |