Automated Fare Collection
Automated Fare Collection (AFC) is a generic term for a ticketing system in public transport where the fare is no longer paid directly but via ticket vending machines, online services or other methods. In practice AFC is the default fare collection method in any modern public transport system.
Integrated ticketing, which refers to tickets that are valid across different operators and modes, are becoming more and more popular.
Major Benefits
Secure
State of the art payment security
Fraud protection
Future-proof
Software independent hardware components
Scalable towards future means of payment
Flexible
Software independent hardware components
Scalable towards future means of payment
Main Components
Tickets or Other Media
Conventional paper tickets or electronic tickets.
Ticket Vending Machine or Online Service
Conventional ticket vending machines with different payment options, apps or web services.
Connected Ticket Reader
Turnstiles, ticket validators or other means.
Central System
Management of the AFC system.