Automated Fare Collections
ETOP is introducing the next generation AFC system; an AFC system based on the use of a vehicle computer together with off-the-shelf equipment like touch LCD and receipt printer.
Until now, there have been separate systems and equipment for the AFC and RTI in the vehicle. With the introduction of the new ETOP vehicle system, there is no longer need of separate systems, both AFC and RTI functionality can be handled by the same vehicle computer.
Overview of our AFC System
Principal functions of an electronic ticketing system
Electronic ticketing can be regarded as a payment system which enables a person to pay in a simple, secure and efficient way for a service used. Electronic ticketing is associated with travel and specifically with the use of a transportation service. The payment system is based on electronic information transferred between the various operators in the system.
The customer obtains an electronic ticket medium (smart card) which is the storage location for electronic tickets. When a ticket is sold, it is registered in the ticket medium and validated before use. In connection with the sale and use of tickets, electronic information is stored and processed for the purpose of producing:
Billing data are used in the sharing of ticket revenues among the various operators involved in the ticketing system.
An electronic ticketing system may also incorporate a number of other functions:
