Transit

Using the sQuid network for travel
In addition to using sQuid eMoney to pay for the little thing in life, the sQuid payments network can also be used to pay for travel journeys.

sQuidcard works as a top-up partner for paid-for transit schemes based on ITSO. We enable customers to top up their transit purse, either directly or from their sQuid eMoney purse.

sQuidcard has developed and operates a transit purse for ITSO stored travel right (STR) purchases. This is called the sQuidcard Travel Settlement Service (TSS).

Pay as you go bus travel in Bolton

Cashless travel payments now a reality in the town
Residents of Bolton, Greater Manchester can now use their council issued smart cards to pay for travel on all Arriva buses in the town. Pictured below are Linda Thomas of Bolton Council, David Hytch of GMPTE and Christopher Betts of Arriva out our recent launch event. Industry magazine Route One covered the launch in a recent article in the magazine.

Using smart cards for bus fare payments in Bolton
sQuid enabled smart card usage in Bolton was the recent focus of a piece on the BBC Radio Four program You and Yours.
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Travel Settlement System (TSS) components

Using the sQuid eMoney network
The TSS interfaces with any ITSO HOPS system. The TSS comprises;

- A secure server system, holding a transit account for each transit user, tied to a specific smart card travel purse.

- An interface with the ITSO HOPS to confirm loads and unloads of value from the card account.

- An interface with the sQuid eMoney system for managing top-ups.

- A consumer portal that enables a customer to view transit purse transactions, balance, top-up, etc.

- A scheme operator portal that enables authorised personnel to view balances to be settled.

- Settlement capability.