Smart Ticketing Alliance (STA)

Together with Autoritat del Transport Metropolità (ATM) we are hosting a workshop to explore the latest advancements and challenges in national digital #ticketing. Aimed at representatives from transport authorities and operators, the event will feature insights from leading European initiatives, including Germany's Deutschland Ticket, France's Titre Unique, and Portugal’s Billete Único. Attendees will engage in discussions, explore solutions, and strengthen the #interoperability of digital ticketing systems. We look forward to a valuable exchange and collaborative insights!

Yesterday, the Smart Ticketing Alliance's #ABT working group held a productive hybrid meeting, combining online participation with a face-to-face meeting at the VDV eTicket Service GmbH & Co. KG headquarters in Cologne. We would like to thank VDV eTicket for generously hosting our group and supporting our work to advance #smartticketing solutions. ABT (Account-Based #Ticketing) plays an important role in the discussion about digital ticketing solutions that create a smoother and more flexible #publictransport experience. For more information on the ABT Working Group and our objectives, please visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/exapKred Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to yesterday's discussions!

After a successful #InnoTrans in Berlin, we’re now back in force and just launched 🚀 the third edition of our STA #certification program 🚀 As some may remember, the third edition of our STA certification program was already launched in summer 2023 for #contactless cards and media (PICC). Since then, STA certification program has been revised, enriched and now extended to address also transit contactless readers and equipment (PCD). This Third edition is based on the ISO/IEC TS 24192 international #standard published in 2021 that replaces the historical CEN/TS 16794 standard. This certification program now gives vendors a unique opportunity to certify their ticketing contactless products against the latest ISO/IEC 14443 standards. For #publictransport stakeholders, STA certification program will help achieve interoperability between contactless readers or NFC mobile devices and transit contactless cards or contactless tickets. 📅 From end of August, an Edition 3 certification for PCD can be requested from STA certification bodies by vendors. ⏱During a transition period, both Edition 2 and Edition 3 certification request can be applied at the vendor’s choice for PICC and PCD. From February 28th, 2025 and onwards, only Edition 3 certification request for PICC and PCD will be accepted. 💡 Learn more about our certification program at https://lnkd.in/eq7TXujY.

Yesterday, our Chairman Ralph Gambetta delivered a presentation on national digital ticketing at #InnoTrans. He also discussed various Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) approaches across Europe. On that note, the first results from the ABT Working Group are now available in a comprehensive one-pager. Stay tuned for more #SmartTicketing #AccountBasedTicketing #InnoTrans2024

At this year's InnoTrans in Berlin, our Chairman Ralph Gambetta delivered an engaging presentation on the national digital ticketing approaches across Europe. Ralph highlighted the diverse landscape of national initiatives, with many successful models already in place. As he pointed out: "There are many approaches that work extremely well in their respective countries, but they cannot simply be copied and applied elsewhere due to political, technical, and other differences between nations." At the Smart Ticketing Alliance, we’re focused on fostering collaboration and innovation to bridge gaps and work towards a more unified, interoperable ticketing future across Europe. Let's keep the conversation going! Join us and our Stakeholder dialogue on this topic #SmartTicketing #InnoTrans #Ticketing #Interoperability #PublicTransport

Join us at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin: Ralph Gambetta, Chairman of the Smart Ticketing Alliance, will be speaking at 📍 the shared booth of Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) (Hall 2.2, Stand 410) 📅September 26, 2024 ⏰from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Ralph will present on the latest developments in national digital #ticketing and our stakeholder dialogue on national digital ticketing as well as the latest onepager on Account-Based Ticketing, developed by our #ABT Working Group. We look forward to seeing you there! 👥

Yesterday marked the official kick-off 🚀 of the National Digital #Ticketing Stakeholder Dialogue, which will run until May 2025.  Special thanks to Magdalena Muehlbauer from Ramboll Management Consulting (formerly civity Management Consultants) for providing a comprehensive overview of the current status. We also want to thank all participants for the productive discussions and valuable input. Your contributions are essential to the success of this initiative. If you couldn't make it yesterday, but will be visiting InnoTrans in Berlin the week after next, don't miss a short update on the subject from Ralph Gambetta, Chairman of the STA. 📅On 26 September, from 11:30 to 12:00 CEST, he will be talking about the latest developments in national digital ticketing at the Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) joint 📍stand, No. 410, Hall 2.2. If you are an #STA member and were unable to attend yesterday and are not coming to InnoTrans but would like access to the materials presented, please contact Anja via our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/errztUJV #DigitalTicketing #StakeholderDialogue #InnoTrans2024 #PublicTransport 🚉

🚀 Only one week to go until the National Digital #Ticketing Stakeholder Dialogue kicks off! Magdalena Muehlbauer from Ramboll Management Consulting (formerly civity Management Consultants) will shed light on the current state of national digital #ticketing across Europe. 🔗 Read more in our latest newsletter! #DigitalTicketing #PublicTransport #SmartTicketing #StakeholderDialogue

We’re launching a Stakeholder Dialogue on National Digital #Ticketing that will run from September 2024 to May 2025. This structured dialogue will feature three types of event formats: 1️⃣ Input Sessions   2️⃣ Internal Discourse / Expert Debate   3️⃣ Dialogue Formats with External Stakeholders We’re kicking things off with an Input Session featuring Magdalena Muehlbauer by civity Management Consultants / Ramboll Management Consulting). Invitations have already been sent out to our members. Not a member of the Smart Ticketing Alliance yet? Join us: https://lnkd.in/enZmV3P5

Tune in on 📅 August 26 for a live discussion on the future of digital wallets in #transportation. Nils Zeino-Mahmalat, our vice chair and managing director of VDV eTicket Service GmbH & Co. KG, will be participating in this panel discussion, hosted by Karen Webster. The panel will also feature insights from Jenny Cheng of Google Wallet and Jack Philbin of Vibes. The discussion will focus on: The rapid adoption and high satisfaction rates of digital wallets Integration of #eticketing solutions with digital wallets Enhancements in user experience Challenges such as internet connectivity