12-23-2023, 09:14 PM
(12-22-2023, 02:52 PM)neonjoe Wrote: Whenever the contract ends with this payment provider we need to move Presto...
That would mean ripping out the fareboxes and kiosks EVREYWHERE in order to install PRESTO-specific hardware.
PRESTO is closed-source. They don't bid, you go to them and say "We want PRESTO", and they tell you how much and maybe an implementation date. No outside hardware is allowed, you must buy it through PRESTO/Accenture.
How wasteful do you think it would be to switch to PRESTO?
(12-22-2023, 02:52 PM)neonjoe Wrote: Even it's not the best, but their card can be reloaded immediately from the app if you use your phone's NFC with the card to reload it.
An app that can reload cards is planned for Fall 2024.
We bought the EasyGO system from Scheedt & Bachmann, a global provider of such systems. For whatever reason, probably stinginess, the Region chose to not have S&B provide a branded fare app right away, even though they do so for many other systems.
Other S&B-built systems also allow debit cards, credit cards, Google & Apple Pay on watches & phones.
Ironically, S&B is a big supplier to Accenture for PRESTO.