Cubic and MTC Bring Digital Fare Payments to Android Users
May 19 2021 - 1:01PM
Business Wire
San Francisco Bay Area transit riders are now
able to tap and ride, pay for travel, top-up and more from their
Android devices
Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced
its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division and the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) launched mobile fare
payments on NFC-enabled Android phones. Through the Google Pay app,
or the newly launched Clipper app for Android™, riders now have the
convenience of a contactless fare payment option and account
management on Android phones, eliminating multiple touchpoints
throughout the transit riding experience.
In the Google Pay app, riders can purchase a Clipper card, top
up the value and automatically reload their balance. Riders can
also download the Clipper app where they can convert a physical
card to mobile and save it into Google Pay. The Clipper app also
allows riders to add cash value and purchase transit passes. All
available retail tickets and pass types can be purchased via the
Clipper mobile app.
“In providing contactless payment options, the Clipper mobile
app and Google Pay gives Bay Area transit riders ease of mind in
their safety on public transit and delivers ease-of-use in that
users just need their Android device to pay for their journeys,”
said Jeff Lowinger, president of Cubic Transportation Systems.
“With COVID-19 safety procedures still in place, Clipper on
Android offers convenient solutions for essential workers by
honoring social distancing with no physical interaction needed by
the rider,” said Andrew B. Fremier, MTC deputy executive director
for operations. “Plus, we think transit riders will enjoy the ease
of managing their Clipper accounts from the new Clipper mobile
app.”
“We want to make everyday things fast and easy with Google Pay,”
said Alan Stapelberg, product manager, Google Pay. “Commuters using
Clipper cards can now use Google Pay as their ticket to ride public
transport in the San Francisco Bay Area making commuting stress
free.”
“NXP’s 25 years legacy in transport ticketing helps us empower
cities to become better places to live,” said Philippe Dubois, vice
president of Secure Edge Identification at NXP. “We’re excited to
be part of a project that allows the riders in 22 agencies across
the San Francisco Bay area to move faster through more connected,
mobile journeys on public transport with our MIFARE 2GO
solution.”
24 Bay Area transit services, including bus, BART, train, light
rail and ferry use the Clipper card system to deliver contactless
fare payments and other benefits. Cubic launched the Clipper card
system in partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission in 2009.
Google, Android and Google Pay are trademarks of Google LLC.
About Cubic Corporation
Cubic is a technology-driven, market-leading provider of
integrated solutions that increase situational understanding for
transportation, defense C4ISR and training customers worldwide to
decrease urban congestion and improve the militaries’ effectiveness
and operational readiness. Our teams innovate to make a positive
difference in people’s lives. We simplify their daily journeys. We
promote mission success and safety for those who serve their
nation. For more information about Cubic, please visit
www.cubic.com or on Twitter @CubicCorp.
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