we are working on cool mobile solutions for commuter rail. We just posted an RFI yesterday.
sery2831 wrote:It is an interesting idea for sure. But is this really the right time to try a new fare system?
@mbtaGM I found the RFI. Looks like this is only for commuter rail. Why not instead integrate CharlieCard so it can be used system-wide?
sery2831 wrote:Also I can't see how they can do passes, since there is not way for this to be accepted on Subway. It is an interesting idea for sure. But is this really the right time to try a new fare system?
sery2831 wrote:
I can see it now, I have my pass on phone but I forgot to charge it.
sery2831 wrote:There is a thread about the Smart Phone Payment system on here. It is not like the Starbucks App. It will be visual, we will not be carrying any sort of device to validate.
diburning wrote:Still a potential for fare evasion. Anyone can photoshop in a phony date/time
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