The Ajman Transport Authority of the UAE has selected BPC to install modern, digital payment methods across its public transport systems.
BPC payment solutions will be implemented in transport buses across the UAE which will in turn enhance smart services, backed by O-City, BPC’s mobility payment service.
Commuters will be able to use the O-CITY mobile app, which allows them to link bank cards, monitor their card balances, locate and track public transport vehicles, view previous trips and payments and purchase electronic tickets online
Hany Al-Deeb, Managing Director for Mobility, Digital Eco-Systems & Smart Cities Solutions at O-CITY, stated: “Our company is dedicated to developing exceptional technology and customer service, assisting financial institutions and companies in delivering innovative solutions.
“The Smart City Solutions division, established by our company, plays a crucial role in providing an open-loop platform that enables contactless payments via bank cards and wearable devices in public transport for the transport authority.”
The agreement was signed by His Excellency Omar Mohammed Lootah, Director General of the Ajman Transport Authority, and Hany Al-Deeb.
To ease the use of contactless bank cards for commuters using the public transport buses belonging to the Ajman Transport Authority, BPC has installed an integrated open-loop automated fare collection solution that enables the acceptance of payments from all bank cards on public transport buses.
The hardware-agnostic O-CITY solution utilises EMV open-loop technology to facilitate a seamless ticketing process for passengers in Ajman and across the UAE, aiming to provide a smooth payment experience and real-time trip tracking for both commuters and operators.
HS Omar Mohammed Lootah, added: “The introduction of mobile ticketing brings ease of user registration, transparent interactions between commuters and drivers, and reduced costs associated with handling cash.
“It marks a significant step in the era of contactless payments, greatly enhancing the convenience of public transport and is expected to encourage more citizens to use it more frequently.”