the usa

The software employed in the US is..............

Custom - TransLink® specific


The back office is situated away from SF

This office operations are described in this way......

"Mr. Zahradnik also described the communications and central processing systems for Translink. He stated that the Card Interface Devices will read passengers’ card information, process the information using specific fare rules and deduct the appropriate fare. This information is then transmitted to the computers in the Translink Data System, which in turn sends the information to ERG’s central processor for daily reconciliation of card loads, fare payments, banking, data storage and reporting. He noted that the central processor will maintain a “hot list” of stolen or counterfeit Translink cards, in order to prevent fraudulent use of Translink."

AND ALL THIS RECONCILING IS DONE FOR

(1) Translink

(2) Smartrip in WMATA

(3) ORCA in Seattle

And the fare structure is................

ZONAL

DISTANCE