Conduent Transportation Receives ‘Visa Ready for Transit’ Certification for its ATLAS® Ops Fare Collection System to Boost Contactless Payments for Mass Transit Systems Globally
Conduent Transportation has achieved Visa Ready for Transit certification for its ATLAS Ops fare collection system. This certification enhances the capability of transit operators to offer contactless payments, addressing the growing demand for safe fare collection technologies amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The ATLAS Ops solution supports diverse payment methods, including contactless cards and digital wallets. The certification aims to facilitate faster implementation for transit agencies, which can deploy recognized solutions to streamline fare collection and improve rider experience.
- ATLAS Ops system received Visa Ready for Transit certification, enhancing its credibility.
- Increased demand for contactless payment solutions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ATLAS Ops supports various payment methods, improving flexibility for transit agencies.
- The solution is already in use across more than 400 transit networks globally.
- None.
By receiving certification for ATLAS Ops, Conduent Transportation is helping transit operators and riders globally experience the benefits of next-generation, contactless payments
Visa Ready for Transit certification comes as the COVID-19 pandemic increases the need for safe and convenient technologies for fare collection
GUILHERAND-GRANGES, France and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Oct. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conduent Transportation, a unit of business process services and solutions company Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), today announced that its ATLAS® Ops fare collection system has achieved Visa Ready for Transit certification.
Conduent’s ATLAS Open Media back-office module and its VPE 430 smartcard ticket validator device have been certified by the international Visa Ready for Transit program, which recognizes ready-to-deploy solutions that simplify payments for public transportation services and reduce the need for traditional tickets or smartcards. The certification provides transit agencies with the confidence that technology partners, such as Conduent Transportation, offer solutions and capabilities to simplify the process of identifying the right partner and expertise, streamline testing and implementation, and meet Visa’s standards for security.
As the global COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the desire for touchless solutions, transit agencies are partnering with providers to enable more contactless payments, which also help riders reduce commuting hassles and save valuable time.
Conduent’s ATLAS Ops solution modernizes a transit network’s fare collection by enabling a variety of transit ticketing payment methods, including contactless cards, EMV contactless bank cards, digital wallets, NFC and QR code.
“Transit agencies looking to implement modern fare collection systems can be confident knowing that our ATLAS Ops solution has met Visa’s high standard for Visa Ready for Transit certification,” said Jean-Charles Zaia, General Manager, Public Transit at Conduent Transportation. “By partnering with Conduent, transit systems can quickly deploy a solution that has been recognized for its quality and delivers streamlined collections, reduces operational costs, helps riders navigate their systems more efficiently and improves the overall travel experience.”
Conduent fare collection systems are in use in more than 400 public transit networks of all sizes around the world. Most recently, ATLAS Ops has been implemented by transit authorities including Flanders (Belgium) and will soon be deployed in New Jersey (USA) and Lyon (France).
Conduent Transportation is a leading provider of automated and analytics-based transportation solutions for government agencies. These solutions, spanning road usage charging, parking and curbside management, and advanced transit and public safety systems, enable streamlined and personalized services for citizens and travelers who use them. The company has been helping transportation clients for more than 50 years and operates in 27 countries.
About Conduent
Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of businesses and governments – creating exceptional outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. Through people, process and technology, Conduent solutions and services automate workflows, improve efficiencies, reduce costs and enable revenue growth. It’s why most Fortune 100 companies and over 500 government entities depend on Conduent every day to manage their essential interactions and move their operations forward.
Conduent’s differentiated services and solutions improve experiences for millions of people every day, including two-thirds of all insured patients in the U.S., 11 million employees who use its HR Services, and nearly nine million people who travel through toll systems daily. Conduent’s solutions deliver exceptional outcomes for its clients including
Media Contacts:
Robert Corbishley, Conduent, +44 (0)7703 516569, robert.corbishley@conduent.com
Neil Franz, Conduent, +1-301-820-4324, neil.franz@conduent.com
Investor Relations Contacts:
Alan Katz, Conduent, +1-973-526-7173, alan.katz@conduent.com
Rebecca Koar, Conduent, +1-862-308-7105, rebecca.koar@conduent.com
Note: To receive RSS news feeds, visit www.news.conduent.com. For open commentary, industry perspectives and views, visit http://twitter.com/Conduent, http://www.linkedin.com/company/conduent or http://www.facebook.com/Conduent.
Conduent is a trademark of Conduent Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
FAQ
What is the Visa Ready for Transit certification for CNDT?
How does ATLAS Ops improve fare collection for transit agencies?
Which transit authorities are using Conduent's ATLAS Ops?
Why is contactless payment important for transit operators?
