New Jersey based Conduent Transportation, a provider of smart mobility tech, has implemented an electronic ticketing system on the Linee Lecco bus network in Lecco, Italy. The new system allows travellers to pay with contactless credit or debit cards and complements the network’s contactless EMV (Europay, Mastercard and Visa) payment system that Conduent implemented earlier this year. In 2019, almost 3 million travellers used the Linee Lecco bus network.

Travellers can purchase a range of ticket types, which have Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips embedded in them, at points of sale and ticket offices. The electronic ticketing system allows Linee Lecco to improve its knowledge of passenger traffic flows and obtain precise, updated information about the use of its bus fleet.

Tickets are validated onboard using the same validators as the EMV system. As well as credit and debit cards, travellers can pay with devices that are enabled with near-field communication (NFC), such as smartphones and smart watches.

“In Lecco, public transport by road plays a fundamental role in the daily life experience. The introduction of the electronic ticketing and contactless EMV fare collection systems have been a priority to make it easier for residents and tourists to access the service,” said Salvatore Cappello, Managing Director at Linee Lecco. “Leveraging Conduent’s expertise, we implemented simple and user-friendly technology for passengers that also provides Linee Lecco with updated travel data, giving us better information to improve the public transport service.”

“This is the first Conduent Transportation project in Italy where the validator accepts both EMV payments and electronic ticketing. Lecco joins other Italian cities in digitising the fare collection process to meet the needs of riders who require a simple and effective solution,” said Lou Keyes, President, Transportation Solutions at Conduent. “With Conduent technology, Linee Lecco is enhancing the transportation experience and making system access easier for users.”