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Ticketing

Ride fare collection is the most common method in which the operational costs of an automated people mover system are recouped. Depending on the type of application, alternatives might include generating revenues by (raising) local taxes, parking charges or rent fees – and offering the transportation free of charge. From the perspective of passenger service and infrastructure minimization, this could even be preferred.

The ParkShuttle is an automated mini-bus in which passengers ‘pay-for-the-seat’. Hence, every passenger will be charged to be charged individually. A default ticketing system until better, more sophisticated systems have proven their reliability, would be a system similar to the subway; using turnstiles that provide access to the station platforms on basis of a valid ticket. Sophisticated options, such as scanning the ticket as input of the destination for the vehicle, can easily be integrated into the design. However, any infrastructure added to the station increases station costs (and makes it less attractive to create a high station density).  2getthere is closely monitoring the development of an e-ticketing system. This system is based on cards from which an amount is deducted as the passenger exits. The amount deducted can be a fixed amount or an amount in reference to the point of origin. The system is yet to prove its reliability and is currently being tested.

When opting for ride fare collection it is essential to connect to a city-wide fare system (when available). Otherwise the GRT system becomes a stand-alone system and less attractive to use for passengers. If there is no city-wide fare system in place, the most appropriate (commercially available) ticketing system can be selected based on the (technical) requirements and the customer preferences. 2getthere will provide interfaces to the selected ticketing system.

The most preferable situation would be not to have fare collection at all. If the goal is to discourage people using their car, the alternative should be available for free. Operational costs recuperation could be done by taxing or additional fees on other services in the operational area of the system (e.g. parking charges or rent fees).