Innovations in transport technology has meant that new solutions are
emerging to allow customers to pay for different transport applications
through the epay retail network. Many of these solutions mean that the
underlying service can be delivered more quickly, efficiently and cost
effectively because payment is not being collected at the point of use
e.g. road tolling and the elimination of toll booths In many cases public
transport authorities have an obligation to ensure that their customers
have suitable access to cash based services as part of a “social
inclusion” agenda and the epay cash collection network
satisfies this requirement.

Road Tolling

Customers load funds into their “account” at an epay location either by
using their registered “account card” as a means of identification or by
providing their unique vehicle registration details. This account is
connected to their vehicle “tag” so that the toll barriers “recognise” that
the vehicle has available funds and is therefore able to proceed.

Ticketing

Paper based tickets are rapidly being replaced by smart cards that hold
tickets and electronic purse for “pay as you go” travel. Customers can
load their smart cards at the point of sale quickly and easily and funds
are typically made available instantly.

Parking

On street parking meters are being removed in many cities around the
world and alternative payment mechanisms are being introduced.
The epay network can be used to buy a “parking voucher” or load funds
directly into a “parking account” that can then be identified as having the
appropriate funds available when checked by a parking official.