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Update time : 2026/1/13 16:58:47


Upgrade Your Bus Payment System to QR & Contactless in 2026


Cities worldwide are replacing paper tickets and cash payment with QR code, contactless bank card (EMV), and mobile fare systems. A modern bus fare collection system improves boarding efficiency, reduces fare evasion, and enables real-time revenue management.




We provide a complete OEM QR code bus ticket validator solution, including onboard hardware, firmware, SDK/API, and cloud integration support — designed for public transport authorities, bus operators, and system integrators.

Complete Bus Fare Collection Architecture

Passenger Mobile App / Bank Card
            
   QR & NFC Ticket Validator (Onboard)
            ↓ 4G/WiFi
      Cloud Fare Platform
            
 Clearing • Settlement • Admin Dashboard

Supports:

·         QR code ticket validation

·         EMV contactless bank card

·         Transit card (MIFARE / DESFire)

·         Mobile app ticketing

·         Real-time cloud clearing & reporting

Onboard QR Ticket Validator Hardware

Feature

Specification

OS

Android / Linux

Display

4”–7” IPS

Scanner

High-speed QR scanner

NFC

EMV / Visa / Mastercard

Network

4G LTE / WiFi / GPS

Interfaces

RS232 / USB / CAN

Certifications

CE / RoHS / PCI (optional)

OEM & SDK / API Support

We offer full customization for system integrators and transport authorities:

·         Open SDK & API

·         Custom UI / language

·         Operator logo & firmware branding

·         Payment gateway integration

·         Back-office integration

·         Ticketing rule configuration

Typical Project Budget Reference

Project Size

Estimated Budget

50 buses

USD 30,000 – 80,000

300 buses

USD 180,000 – 450,000

1,000 buses

USD 600,000 – 1,200,000

Exact cost depends on payment modes, backend requirements, and customization depth.

Why Cities Choose Our Fare System

·         60% faster boarding time

·         Reduced fare leakage

·         Cashless operation

·         Real-time passenger data

·         Easy expansion to metro / tram / ferry

Target Markets

·         Africa & Middle East public transport upgrade

·         Latin America bus modernization

·         Europe EMV transit payment projects

·         Smart city transportation projects

Get Free System Diagram & Quotation

Contact us to receive:

·         Hardware datasheet

·         SDK demo

·         System architecture diagram

·         Project quotation

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