The Netherlands has followed London’s example with the launch of an open-loop transport system. Unlike their closed-loop equivalent, open-loop payment systems don’t require an additional card or pass to ride, and city travelers can easily hop on and off metros, trams and buses using their...
Uber is rolling out more ways to get around with expanded train and bus tickets for its customers in Denver, Colorado. The ridesharing leader has its sights set on becoming the smartphone app everyone looks to for a lift—no matter the mode of transportation. “For...
The current best-in-class method of payment for a ride on a subway in any American city works just fine – until it doesn’t. Loading funds onto a prepaid card that opens the turnstile once scanned, swiped or inserted works terrifically well – until the customer forgets to...
New York City commuters – arguably the most on-the-go demographic in the United States – do not want to wait for anything. Which means the inefficient, rush-hour obstacle course that stands between commuters getting their tickets and catching their trains needs to have far fewer obstacles. Mastercard’s VP of...
March 25, 2019
The current best-in-class method of payment for a ride on a subway in any American city works just fine – until it doesn’t. Loading funds onto a prepaid card that opens the turnstile once scanned, swiped or inserted works terrifically well – until the customer forgets to check the balance on his transit pass, and finds himself […]
November 02, 2017
New York City commuters – arguably the most on-the-go demographic in the United States – do not want to wait for anything. Which means the inefficient, rush-hour obstacle course that stands between commuters getting...
July 09, 2019
Uber is rolling out more ways to get around with expanded train and bus tickets for its customers in Denver, Colorado. The ridesharing leader has its sights set on becoming the smartphone app everyone looks to for a lift—no matter the mode of transportation. “For the first time ever, taking an Uber trip can mean […]
