Public transportation systems have traditionally used paper tickets and passes for city buses, subways, trams and trolleys, but with mass transit systems experiencing ever increasing numbers of passengers, automated ID card systems are a more popular and efficient solution.
Transit Passes
Prepaid bus and subway city transportation passes can utilize magnetic stripe ID card technology. A rider swipes their transportation ID card every time they board the bus or enter the train station, and the fare is deducted from their prepaid balance. Transit ID cards can also feature a time bound function permitting unlimited usage over only a given amount of time.
To protect against unauthorized fraudulent and counterfeit reproductions security features such as ID card laminations and ID card holographics are valuable additions.
Proximity Technology and Mass Transit
The highest technology Transit ID card system that IDSuperShop recommends is one featuring proximity cards or smartcards, for their ease of use and convenience. Smartcards can be read from a distance, which can reduce the amount of time it takes for passengers to board.
Proximity ID card technology also makes the transportation process more efficient. A passenger would pass their proximity ID card or RFID smartcard near the ID card reader, and the system would deduct the appropriate fare amount from the customer’s card balance, identify the passenger and permit entrance.
City transportation ID cards may be personalized with photos taken using digital ID cameras, feature personal information, or may be just a generic card with a standard design.
Transportation ID cards can be produced with ease using an ID card printer from IDSuperShop. We have years of experience to support you in setting up your ideal transit ID card system.