Open payments fare rollout
Rhode Island Public Transit AuthorityRhode Island- Detected
- Oct 22, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Sector
- Information Technology
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From the meeting
The CEO update said RIPTA is moving toward open payments that will let passengers tap a contactless credit or debit card to pay their fare. It also noted new fare validators on paratransit vehicles. The buying decision appears to be in implementation, and the useful sales angle is around payment processing, validators, and deployment support.
- Meeting date
- October 22, 2026
- Agency
- Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
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