The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) has selected Americaneagle.com to develop a next generation fare system.
Powered by the mobile ticketing technology found in myCloudFare, the new transit solution will provide riders with a more mobile and modern transportation experience.
"This new fare collection system will provide MATA an opportunity to improve how we deliver transit services to our customers," said MATA CEO Gary Rosenfeld. "We are also looking forward to building a new website that will fully integrate all aspects of the fare collection system including installing Wi-Fi service for the entire fleet."
As MATA's technology partner, Americaneagle.com will implement a next generation fare collection system for passengers using the bus, trolley and paratransit services. The system will include ticket vending machines, point of sale systems, Smart Cards, Smartmedia validators and mobile ticketing. Fully functional for today's mobile passenger, the new system will allow riders to purchase and store tickets, pay for fares while boarding, manage trips and more - all on their smartphones. Americaneagle.com will also implement a backend system that includes reporting and analytics for MATA's management team. The total budget for these enhancements is more than $9 million.
"We are proud to partner with the Memphis Area Transit Authority on their new ticketing system to equip riders with a modern and robust solution for their transportation needs," said Americaneagle.com President Mike Svanascini. "At Americaneagle.com, we are dedicated to providing high quality ticketing solutions for all of our clients and we strive to meet and exceed MATA's expectations with this project."
Americaneagle.com says it has implemented the myCloudFare technology on multiple transit websites, online web portals and mobile ticketing/smart card solutions. Some of Americaneagle.com's transit clients include Chicago Area Transit Authority, Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority and HMS Ferries, Inc.