ELECTRONICS COME TO TICKET MACHINES

Today bus operators need statistics and passenger-journey information in connection with local authority revenue support, and possibly for identifying loss-making journeys. A ticket-issuing system providing this information is complicated and introduces electronics into the operation. This article gives descriptions, approximate costs, and operating details of three British machines which have been developed for the above purpose. These are the "Concept" machine by Almex Ticket Co, the "Autofare-3" system by Control Systems Ltd, and the "Timtronic" model by the Ticket Equipment Co, which has been on trial for about three years. Similarities and differences between the three systems in their use of magnetic tapes and solid state circuitry are discussed. The author considers what needs there might be for such equipment if Britain adopted a European fares system and emphasises the time-saving resulting from off-the-bus ticket sales. (TRRL)

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  Institute of Road Transport Engineeers

  1 Cromwell Place
  London SW1 25F,   England 
• Authors:
  • Jolly, S
• Publication Date: 1981-7

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 36-39
• Serial:
  • TRANSPORT ENGINEER
  • Publisher: Institute of Road Transport Engineeers
  • ISSN: 0020-3122

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus transportation; Buses; Data collection; Electronic equipment; Electronics; Equipment; Fare collection; Local government agencies; Public transit; Revenues; Statistical analysis; Tariffs; Technology; Ticket vending machines; Ticketing; Travel
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Electronic devices
• ITRD Terms: 8623: Data acquisition; 6965: Electronics; 3674: Equipment; 698: Journey; 192: Local authority; 744: Public transport; 241: Tariff
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Finance; Highways; Motor Carriers; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; I10: Economics and Administration; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00342926
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 29 1982 12:00AM